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Joplin vs Kansas City, MO
Joplin currently scores 7 points higher overall than Kansas City, 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 · Kansas City: 57/100
Joplin is 7 points higher.
Flood
Joplin: 57/100 · Kansas City: 100/100
Kansas City is 43 points higher.
Wind
Joplin: 17/100 · Kansas City: 18/100
Kansas City is 1 points higher.
Lightning
Joplin: 81/100 · Kansas City: 77/100
Joplin is 4 points higher.
Tornado
Joplin: 100/100 · Kansas City: 24/100
Joplin is 76 points higher.
Hail
Joplin: 100/100 · Kansas City: 100/100
No gap.
Storm surge
Joplin: 0/100 · Kansas City: 0/100
No gap.