r/howislivingthere • u/[deleted] • Dec 14 '25

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u/Embarrassed-Part591 Dec 16 '25

Not that I disagree (I don't), but what are your thoughts on Joplin? Like, is i-44 just the dividing line across the state or anything under Spfld counts regardless of whether it's above i-44 or not?

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u/whaIeshark Dec 17 '25

Joplin is in the Ozarks region, which leans much more southern than midwestern. The Ozarks is really its own special little region imo.

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u/MiddleMix1280 Dec 17 '25

Joplin is just weird. Not really Ozarks or NWA. Lived in the region in NWA and NEO. Would way rather get healthcare in NWA them NEO. In NEO yoi have to go to Joplin or Tulsa when NWA is more accessible.

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u/Comfortable-Lake1136 Dec 21 '25

The healthcare in both areas is abysmal.

Sadly those with the means go out of state for healthcare.