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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.

Joplin

64/100

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Springfield

49/100

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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.