Dothan, AL vs Joplin, MO
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Dothan
72.5
#874 nationally
Joplin
75.8
#415 nationally
Joplin leads in crime level (15.4 vs 25.0). Joplin leads in walk score (35 vs 22). Joplin leads in average commute (17.3 min vs 21.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dothan, AL | Joplin, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#874) | 75.8 (#415) |
| Population | 71,258 | 53,095 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $207,985 | $204,902 |
| Median Household Income | $53,704 | $50,996 |
| Average Commute | 21.1 min | 17.3 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 25.0 | 15.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 88 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+47.8 | R+46.8 |
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72.5 Score
Dothan, AL
Alabama community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$207,985
Population
71,258
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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75.8 Score
Joplin, MO
Missouri community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$204,902
Population
53,095
Crime
High
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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