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Carl Junction, Missouri, in Jasper county, is 69 miles W of Springfield, Missouri (center to center) and 106 miles NE of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The city is part of the Joplin metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 5,294 people people live in Carl Junction.
In Carl Junction, about 71% of adults are married. Homes in Carl Junction tend to contain married couples. The city has a large average household size. It's not exactly overrun with people living alone.
In 2000, Carl Junction had a median family income of $47,723. Not many of the people of Carl Junction are below middle class. The city does not have a large underclass. It turns out that people in Carl Junction tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads.
In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($250) in Carl Junction than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.
Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Carl Junction, about 82% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the city tends to be newer than in most cities.
In Carl Junction, 95% of commuters drive to work. Carl Junction is designed with driving in mind. It's not a great city for public transportation.
Carl Junction strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):
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| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 17% | ![]() |
Comparing Carl Junction to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
| Low Property Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
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