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City vs city
Joplin vs Carthage, MO
Joplin currently scores 15 points higher overall than Carthage, with the largest gap in tornado.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Joplin: 64/100 · Carthage: 49/100
Joplin is 15 points higher.
Flood
Joplin: 57/100 · Carthage: 52/100
Joplin is 5 points higher.
Wind
Joplin: 17/100 · Carthage: 17/100
No gap.
Lightning
Joplin: 81/100 · Carthage: 79/100
Joplin is 2 points higher.
Tornado
Joplin: 100/100 · Carthage: 8/100
Joplin is 92 points higher.
Hail
Joplin: 100/100 · Carthage: 100/100
No gap.
Storm surge
Joplin: 0/100 · Carthage: 0/100
No gap.