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City vs city
Joplin vs Columbia, MO
Joplin currently scores 21 points higher overall than Columbia, 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 · Columbia: 43/100
Joplin is 21 points higher.
Flood
Joplin: 57/100 · Columbia: 40/100
Joplin is 17 points higher.
Wind
Joplin: 17/100 · Columbia: 17/100
No gap.
Lightning
Joplin: 81/100 · Columbia: 46/100
Joplin is 35 points higher.
Tornado
Joplin: 100/100 · Columbia: 64/100
Joplin is 36 points higher.
Hail
Joplin: 100/100 · Columbia: 100/100
No gap.
Storm surge
Joplin: 0/100 · Columbia: 0/100
No gap.