Any info on Joplin area would be appreciated. (Kansas City, Springfield: RV parks, 2009)

[firebll31]

Many people who work in Joplin live in the surrounding communities of Oronogo, Webb City, Carthage and Carl Junction. Carthage is approx. 20 miles east of Joplin, a nice town of about 13000. We have lots of rural areas between the two, and are surrounded by rolling hills, Spring River, and Center Creek which is river-sized. One of my favorite things in summer is float tripping, either on these waterways or going southeast to the James River. Oronogo is a rural area being developed with lots of new housing. Carl Junction is mostly a residential area, sort of a suburb of Joplin. Webb City and Joplin practically run together.

[Mollym313]

[quote=LowboyTZ;2592845]

Originally Posted by Mollym313

Thanks, Mollym...that's some encouraging news.
The "meth problem" doesn't phase nor affect us in any way, shape or form. It's everywhere nowadays, but we don't see or feel it. And if I did, I'm the type of guy that wouldn't tolerate it around my family anyways. So it's not a problem.

Sounds like the rents are pretty affordable, as opposed to where we live in the northeast here. We currently own, but the alternative is almost prohibitive here in New England, aside from a cardboard box in the park somewhere, but I'd hope we'd never reach that point...

Tell me, is there any rolling hills, or smaller mountains in the landscape around Joplin? Just curious. We're in the mountains now, and I'm actually ready to shift gears and exchange mountains for a river or stream, if necessary.

Thanx again for the information...

No large mountains within about 60 to 80 miles I think.....They are mainly in far South Mo....close to Ark. There are some hills here....not too many rolling ones...unless you go up NE about 40 miles...on your way to Stockton
Lake. There is a river here (picnic area etc.) I forget name...Might be Shoal Creek but its more like a river. It has Rock falls...its pretty. It is just on edge of Joplin. Two fairly close Lakes, Stockton and Grand...these areas have more hills. I'm originally from Oregon, so I was ready to see flatter land. But if you really wanna see a mtn. here, take a fun trip to Branson (about 100 miles SE of Joplin) and get your hill and mtn. fix and go home. I'm with you...mountains are beautiful but I don't miss them.

[Mollym313]

I stand corrected there are rolling hills out by Carthage...I forgot. And I believe I was thinking of Spring River (the falls) not Shoal Creek, even though there is a creek by that name.

[DocGSD]

Originally Posted by Mollym313

I stand corrected there are rolling hills out by Carthage...I forgot. And I believe I was thinking of Spring River (the falls) not Shoal Creek, even though there is a creek by that name.

"The Falls" are on Shoal Creek. The City of Joplin owns them along with Missouri American Watter. Its part of McIndoe Park. Spring River is over in Baxter Springs KS.

Everyone talks about the Meth problem here. I have been her for about 3.5 years. I havent had any problems with meth encounters. Having worked in a hospital here, its not as bad as some people make it out to be. Crack Cocaine is a bigger problem here now but still not all that bad. State government has made it very hard to buy all of the componets to make meth and I think that the local police have done a really good job of fighting it. I see the results first hand through my work.

I really like Joplin. The city is really cleaning the place up. It has a bit of small town charm and big city living all at the same town. While there are currently 49,000 people who live here, the cities population grows to over 270,000 durring each day. (Source City of Joplin, Missouri) The cost of living is decent and the pay is according to the costs here.

When you read comments to stories online on the Joplin Globes page, keep in mind that the posts to those stories are generally negitive and not the opinion of most of the people here. It seems that some people have nothing better to do than spread hate.

I came from NY and I was really a nervous about MO. Now that I'm here, I love it.

Most people that I talk to live in Joplin but I know that the housing in Carl Junction and Oronogo is really growing. Webb City and Joplin connect on Rangeline road and you cant even tell when you leave one to the other. Hope you find what you are looking for. Other places to check out are:

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[2005hawk]

Joplin is a city of about 50,000, and it is growing. Joplin has the feel of a much larger city because it is the major employment, entertainment and commercial center of a rural region of about 300,000 to 400,000 people. I grew about an hour away in Kansas, and we made frequent trips to Joplin to shop and dine while I was growing up. The regional television market is hosted by Joplin, so it really feels like the center of the region. The economy, last I knew, was pretty vibrant there. Its only about 8-10 minute drive to Kansas or Oklahoma, but I guess its about an hour from Arkansas. Once you head south from Joplin you begin to enter the Ozarks, so there outdoor recreation and scenery is very close by. And the cost of living is very low, compared to national statistics.

[DocGSD]

Originally Posted by 2005hawk

Its only about 8-10 minute drive to Kansas or Oklahoma, but I guess its about an hour from Arkansas. .

Hey 2005hawk!

I was out on I-44 just yesterday coming home from Miami OK. The Joplin City Limit sign is pretty much right at the Missouri - Oklahoma State line now. I also heard that the city is annexing all of the land west of the city to the Kansas State line for development. Thats only about 1.5 miles I guess but it prooves to be great for the econemy!

[GraniteStater]

Originally Posted by DocGSD

Hey 2005hawk!

I was out on I-44 just yesterday coming home from Miami OK. The Joplin City Limit sign is pretty much right at the Missouri - Oklahoma State line now. I also heard that the city is annexing all of the land west of the city to the Kansas State line for development. Thats only about 1.5 miles I guess but it prooves to be great for the econemy!

As long as Joplin keeps its sprawl in Missouri I have no big problem with it. KC is VERY divided because of the horrible sprawl issues there on both sides of the state line.

[LowboyTZ]

It's nice to hear some positive feedback about Joplin. This is a BIG move for us, coming from Vermont to an area I've only driven through numerous times, and caught a glimpse of from watching CMT's "Trick My Truck" which is based at the 4 States Trucks facility there in Joplin.
I stopped there back in July on my way to Tulsa to purchase a few T shirts and/or hats for my son (an avid TMT viewer,) but unfortunately they're closed on Saturdays. I did manage to take a few photos of my truck parked underneath their elevated business sign though...a real Freightliner tractor mounted up on 2 steel pedestols. You can't miss that sign I'll tell you.
Sounds like a good place to live. Rural, yet all the ammenities one would need, fairly close by. That's kind of a negative issue here in the Green Mtn. State. It's a long ways away from everything, unless you live on top of it.

Thanks again for the input.

[Someone1515]

Originally Posted by DocGSD

Hey 2005hawk!

I was out on I-44 just yesterday coming home from Miami OK. The Joplin City Limit sign is pretty much right at the Missouri - Oklahoma State line now. I also heard that the city is annexing all of the land west of the city to the Kansas State line for development. Thats only about 1.5 miles I guess but it prooves to be great for the econemy!

I would imagine that its because of the new casino. They said on the news a while back that they expect development by the border and that it would be better in the long run to get it in city limits so they can manage the growth better.

[DocGSD]

Originally Posted by Plains10

As long as Joplin keeps its sprawl in Missouri I have no big problem with it. KC is VERY divided because of the horrible sprawl issues there on both sides of the state line.

I lived in KCMO for a while, I didnt see a problem. Does it cause any problems that you know of? Is KCMO and KCKS the same incorporated city, or are they different? HAving lived there I really dont know.

Originally Posted by LowboyTZ

It's nice to hear some positive feedback about Joplin. This is a BIG move for us, coming from Vermont to an area I've only driven through numerous times, and caught a glimpse of from watching CMT's "Trick My Truck" which is based at the 4 States Trucks facility there in Joplin.
I stopped there back in July on my way to Tulsa to purchase a few T shirts and/or hats for my son (an avid TMT viewer,) but unfortunately they're closed on Saturdays. I did manage to take a few photos of my truck parked underneath their elevated business sign though...a real Freightliner tractor mounted up on 2 steel pedestols. You can't miss that sign I'll tell you.
Sounds like a good place to live. Rural, yet all the ammenities one would need, fairly close by. That's kind of a negative issue here in the Green Mtn. State. It's a long ways away from everything, unless you live on top of it.

Thanks again for the input.

Its pretty nice here. I enjoy it!

Originally Posted by Someone1515

I would imagine that its because of the new casino. They said on the news a while back that they expect development by the border and that it would be better in the long run to get it in city limits so they can manage the growth better.

Well, a lot of people will argue but I think it would be better for the econemy because the city could regulate and develop it better to create more jobs. Also they would collect a small percent of taxes off of it that would help the rest of the city grow and stay up to date.