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Carl Junction, MO


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Carl Junction, Missouri

Introduction to Carl Junction, Missouri

Carl Junction, Missouri, in Jasper county, is located 69 miles W of Springfield, Missouri (center to center) and is 106 miles NE of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The city is part of the Joplin metropolitan statistical area(MSA). Approximately 5,294 people reside in Carl Junction.

Carl Junction History

Carl Junction was formed along with many other towns as a way station for the new railroad spur lines that emerged in the area. The first train traveled through Carl Junction in 1879. In August 1892, the city attracted the nation's attention when the fossils of two infant and two adult elephants were found in the area.

Carl Junction and nearby Attractions

  • Center Creek Park
  • Memorial Park
  • Dorothea B. Hoover Historical Museum
  • Briarbrook Country Club and Golf Course

Things To Do In Carl Junction

Recreational facilities for swimming, picnicking and other activities are available at several local parks including the Four Seasons Park, Center Creek Park, and Memorial Park. A stroll by the Oscie Ora Acres Lake is enjoyable and refreshing. Carl Junction hosts events including the Bluegrass Festival and Crafts Fall Festival. Golf lovers can take advantage of the facilities offered by the Briarbrook Country Club and Golf Course. The city of Carl Junction also offers easy access to quite a few historical sites including the George Washington Carver National Monument.

Carl Junction Transportation

One can seek air transportation facilities at the Joplin Regional Airport.

Carl Junction Higher Education

The Missouri Southern State College, Pittsburg State University, Northwest Arkansas Community College, and Southwest Baptist University are close to Carl Junction.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Carl Junction Low Violent Crime
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 16%Carl Junction Low Rate of Poverty
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Carl Junction Affordability of Property Taxes
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 17%Carl Junction College Educated Adults

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 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population79
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Female Share of the Population43
Age of the Population43
Well-Paid Single Men35
Senior Citizens21
Racial Diversity25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty89
People in Middle Class or Better69
College Educated Adults69
Median Family Income58

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home88
Short Commute Times67
Walking and Biking to Work47
Public Transportation Use25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes94
Housing Recently Built99
Affordability of Rents63
People Living Alone21
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime109
Low Property Crime65
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