Southwest Region

About the Region

The Southwest Region is comprised of seven counties, with Joplin being the region’s largest city. Manufacturing, which accounts for approximately 20 percent of the region’s total employment, is the region’s largest industry. In 2023, per capita personal income of the region was $44,870 and estimated population was 303,220. The average annual wage for all occupations in the Southwest Region in 2023 was $49,175.