Around Joplin ...
Joplin is the largest city within a 50 mile [80 km] radius.
The next largest community is Pittsburg (KS). It is located about 24 miles [ km] to the northwest of Joplin
For comparison, Joplin has a population of 51,000 people.
The following is a sample of nearby communities based on their distance from Joplin, with the nearest first.
- East Joplin
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Joplin
- East Joplin is located in Jasper County
- Dennis Acres
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dennis Acres have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dennis Acres
- Dennis Acres is located in Newton County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 72 people
- Iron Gates
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Iron Gates have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Iron Gates
- Iron Gates is located in Jasper County
- Lone Elm
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lone Elm
- Lone Elm is located in Jasper County
- Oakland Park
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oakland Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakland Park
- Oakland Park is located in Jasper County
- Airport Drive
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Airport Drive have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Airport Drive
- Airport Drive is located in Jasper County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 862 people
- Central City
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Central City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Central City
- Central City is located in Jasper County
- Duquesne
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east) - Grand Falls Plaza
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grand Falls Plaza have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grand Falls Plaza
- Grand Falls Plaza is located in Newton County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 112 people
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- Leawood
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south) - Rex City
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast) - Shoal Creek Drive
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shoal Creek Drive have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shoal Creek Drive
- Shoal Creek Drive is located in Newton County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 327 people
- Silver Creek
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Silver Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silver Creek
- Silver Creek is located in Newton County
- Estimated population in 2012: 631 people
- Cliff Village
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cliff Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cliff Village
- Cliff Village is located in Newton County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 39 people
- Redings Mill
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Redings Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Redings Mill
- Redings Mill is located in Newton County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 150 people
- Leawood
For more communities neighboring Joplin, please visit our County-by-County Page for Joplin.
Jasper County ...
Joplin is primarily located in Jasper County<3>. A portion of Joplin extends into Newton County.
The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Jasper County: Cherokee (KS), Crawford (KS), Barton, Dade, Lawrence & Newton.
Curious and Interesting Names Near Joplin ...
It seems like there is always a nearby community with a name that seems interesting, maybe familiar or just catches our attention in some other way. We've collected some names which strike us as being curious or interesting. Our list can be found on the Tidbits & Trivia Page for Joplin.
Airports Near Joplin ...
When a trip includes a flight, we try to find an airport that best fits our travel plans.<4> To that purpose, we've assembled a list of that are relatively close to Joplin and that information can be found on the Airports Page for Joplin.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Joplin ...
Looking for more information about Joplin? A good source is the TripAdvisor website and we always start with their TripAdvisor page for Joplin. Their page will give you an overview and then additional links that will help you to find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the TripAdvisor page for Joplin, there are neighboring communities that also have TripAdvisor pages. A list of those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Joplin.
Websites We Enjoy ...
When we're planning a trip, we like to check the following websites for sights, attractions and places to visit.
- For the State of Missouri:
- TripAdvisor Links for:
- Missouri Statewide Tourism
- Joplin Tourism
- Additional neighboring communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Joplin
- Also of Interest:
Off-the-Road Links ...
The official website for Joplin: www.joplinmo.org/
The official website for State of Missouri: https://www.mo.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Joplin. |
| <2> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <3> | If you're interested in how the shape of Missouri's counties, including Jasper, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <4> | When we are planning a trip (for example, to Joplin), we usually look for the obvious: the choice of airlines that fly into the airport, the number of flights, the connections we have to make, which car rentals are available, etc. We also look for sights and attractions that we might find between any given airport and our destination - we do love exploring. We're willing to fly into a more distant airport if we can get the services and amenities that we like. Even though our choice of airport might be inconvenient to others, it usually gives us a better trip. |