Carl Junction, MO

Carl Junction, Missouri

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.

The People and Families of 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.

Wealth and Education

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.

Political Inclinations

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.

Carl Junction Housing

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.

Commuting

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.

High Points

Carl Junction strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):

Category	Trophy
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%

Comparative Profile of Carl Junction, MO

Comparing Carl Junction to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Carl Junction Almanac

Carl Junction Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Carl Junction Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Carl Junction residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Carl Junction, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Carl Junction High Schools (2004)

CARL JUNCTION HIGH
1 BULLDOG LN
417-649-7081
Serves 807 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.9

CARL JUNCTION SATELLITE
ALLEN & BROADWAY STS
417-627-1541
A Special Education School
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 32 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 5.1

Carl Junction Colleges

(List of All Missouri Colleges)

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