The Town FilesJasper County, Missouri
124,357 people. The median home is worth $166,900 (typical Missouri town: $153,900) and the median household earns $60,694.
Towns in Jasper County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joplin | 51,762 | $168,300 | $52,097 | 38.5 |
| Carthage | 15,522 | $146,800 | $51,328 | 32.2 |
| Webb City | 13,031 | $169,100 | $65,469 | 31.9 |
| Carl Junction | 8,143 | $218,300 | $82,879 | 35.9 |
| Oronogo | 2,558 | $188,500 | $91,563 | 32.8 |
People and housing
| Jasper County | Typical Missouri town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $166,900 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $973 | $855 |
| Median household income | $60,694 | $56,368 |
| Median age | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.3% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.0% | 14.6% |
Jobs and pay
59,244 jobs in 2024, average pay $50,009 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 1,076 storm events in Jasper County from 1996 to 2026, with 177 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Jasper County has been included in 23 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 3, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4929: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4490: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3482: Covid-19 |
| July 9, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4451: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| June 2, 2017 | Flood | DR-4317: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds And Flooding |
| January 21, 2016 | Flood | DR-4250: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).