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Joplin, MT
Census-designated place in Liberty County, Montana.
Population
265
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
210
ZIP codes
0
Joplin and its ZIP codes
Joplin at a glance
- Joplin is about 27 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
Local data for Joplin, MT
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Liberty County. PPP loans are for Joplin.
Unemployment rate
2.3%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,928
517 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$68,039
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$31.9M
FY 2026, $16,307 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Joplin, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
245
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
4
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 8°F
10.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Joplin, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.8%
U.S. 33.3% +1.5 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
18.7%
U.S. 12.8% +5.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.1%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Joplin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| InvernessCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 3.9 |
| ChesterTown | 9.9 mi | 0.5 |
| RudyardCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 0.9 |
| HinghamTown | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| GildfordCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.1 |
| Eagle Creek ColonyCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.4 |
| Sage Creek ColonyCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0.2 |
| Gildford ColonyCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 0.8 |
| Sunnybrook ColonyCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 0.2 |
| Riverview ColonyCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Joplin, MT in?
- Joplin is in Liberty County, Montana.
- What is the population of Joplin, MT?
- About 265 people live in Joplin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Joplin?
- Nearby places include Inverness (2.6 mi), Chester (9.9 mi), Rudyard (9.9 mi), Hingham (16 mi), Gildford (21 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023