Joplin, MO town hall & government
Joplin spent $117.9 million in the year to October 31, 2024, about $2,244 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Joplin's government.
Who runs Joplin
From public records (Open States and Wikidata), which can lag behind an election. If a name is out of date, tell us: when two neighbors agree, it's hidden until the records catch up.
Where Joplin's money goes
Where the money comes from
- Sales taxes 50%
- Fees & charges 25%
- Interest, fines & other 10%
- From the federal government 5%
- Other taxes & licenses 4%
- From the state 4%
- Property taxes 3%
- From other local governments 1%
- Utility sales <1%
Who works for Joplin
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2025. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Joplin School District
Joplin's K–12 school district, shared with Cliff Village, Dennis Acres, Duquesne, Grand Falls Plaza, Leawood and Redings Mill. It is its own government, with a budget separate from the town's.
Where the district's money comes from Missouri districts overall: 54% local, 35% state, 11% federal
- Local 48%
- State 36%
- Federal 16%
Of the $11,195 per pupil, $6,244 goes to classroom instruction (teachers, aides, supplies); the rest to support services such as buses, buildings, counselors and administration. Building projects and debt payments aren't in the per-pupil figure.
Also serving Joplin: Webb City R-VII School District ($10,561 per pupil) · Carl Junction R-I School District ($10,275 per pupil).
Which schools Joplin kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Joplin pay
The median yearly bill homeowners report, covering every local property tax on the home (town, schools, county). The effective rate is that bill divided by the median home value, so it's a rough guide, not the official tax rate.
Contact Joplin's government
Who represents Joplin
Joplin is represented in Congress by Senators Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt and Representative Eric Burlison. Mike Kehoe is governor.
Budget: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments: Finance (every city and town government's revenue, spending and debt, grouped into plain categories). Property tax: Census American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.