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ESCSWA dba Jasper Cty Public Housing Agency

302 S Joplin Ave, Joplin, MO, 64801 · ~488 units under management

Fair Market Rent by unit size — Joplin, MO (2026)

Figures shown are Fair Market Rent for the county this agency primarily serves — the agency's actual payment standard (typically 90–110% of FMR) may differ. Confirm directly with the agency.

Who this agency serves

ESCSWA dba Jasper Cty Public Housing Agency served 369 households across 488 units (76% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 1.7 people, an average annual income of $14,225, and pays an average of $339 per month toward rent.

Households served
369 of 488 units
Avg. household income
$14,225
Avg. rent paid by household
$339
Avg. household size
1.7 people
Households with children
24%
Head of household 62+
35%
Head of household with a disability
67%
Avg. wait to move in
18 months

Unit mix: 28% 1-bedroom, 49% 2-bedroom, 23% 3-bedroom.

Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.

Applying with this agency

Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact ESCSWA dba Jasper Cty Public Housing Agency directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.

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