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City vs city
Joplin vs Springfield, MO
Joplin currently scores 15 points higher overall than Springfield, 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 · Springfield: 49/100
Joplin is 15 points higher.
Flood
Joplin: 57/100 · Springfield: 38/100
Joplin is 19 points higher.
Wind
Joplin: 17/100 · Springfield: 16/100
Joplin is 1 points higher.
Lightning
Joplin: 81/100 · Springfield: 63/100
Joplin is 18 points higher.
Tornado
Joplin: 100/100 · Springfield: 56/100
Joplin is 44 points higher.
Hail
Joplin: 100/100 · Springfield: 100/100
No gap.
Storm surge
Joplin: 0/100 · Springfield: 0/100
No gap.