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City vs city
Joplin vs St. Louis, MO
Joplin currently scores 27 points higher overall than St. Louis, 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 · St. Louis: 37/100
Joplin is 27 points higher.
Flood
Joplin: 57/100 · St. Louis: 32/100
Joplin is 25 points higher.
Wind
Joplin: 17/100 · St. Louis: 16/100
Joplin is 1 points higher.
Lightning
Joplin: 81/100 · St. Louis: 39/100
Joplin is 42 points higher.
Tornado
Joplin: 100/100 · St. Louis: 16/100
Joplin is 84 points higher.
Hail
Joplin: 100/100 · St. Louis: 100/100
No gap.
Storm surge
Joplin: 0/100 · St. Louis: 0/100
No gap.