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Kennett, MO — ZIP 63857

Population: 11,930 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 63857 (Kennett, MO) is $115,595 — up 8.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $122,000 after a median 111.5 days on market. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, icestorm, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$115,595

Median home value

+8.1%

1-year change

111.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$115,595
1-year appreciation
+8.1%
3-year appreciation
+4.1%
5-year appreciation
+2.8%
10-year appreciation
+20.9%
All-time peak (2022-10)
$117,049
House Price Index (state)
403.5 (+4.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$122,000
Median list price
$159,950
Median price per sqft
$80
1-year sale-price change
-19.2%
Median days on market
111.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
24
For-sale inventory
41
Sale-to-list ratio
96.2%
Active listings
34
1-year forecast
-1.7%
New listings (monthly)
8

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$660/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$825/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,028/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,337/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,543/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Schools include
H. BYRON MASTERSON ELEM., KENNETT HIGH, KENNETT CAREER TECH. CTR., DIAGNOSTIC CTR., SOUTH ELEM.

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, iceStorm, earthquake, heatWave, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A03
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 8% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
30.1%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
63.0°F
Average high
72.0°F
Average low
53.0°F
Annual precipitation
47.9 in
Annual snowfall
1.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,045
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,114

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail (24 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
31
Nearest airport
Kennett Memorial Airport (KNT) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Arkansas International Airport (BYH) (19 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
ARKANSAS METHODIST MEDICAL CENTER, GREAT RIVER MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-38 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,970
Housing built before 1970
49.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.2%
Median annual property tax
$874
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
80.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
7,333
Average weekly wage
$651
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Agriculture
Annual residential building permits (county)
3

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 63857State medianUS median
Median home value$115,595$244,663$289,727
Median sale price$122,000$249,900$325,000
Median days on market112 days40 days51 days
Median annual property tax$874$1,136$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 63857?
$115,595.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 63857?
$122,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 63857?
Median days on market: 111.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 63857?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,028/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 63857?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, iceStorm, earthquake, heatWave, lightning.
Is ZIP 63857 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A03.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 63857?
Risk to homes is higher than 8% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 63857?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 63857?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 63857?
7 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 63857 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 63857?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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