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Gatewood, MO — ZIP 63942

Population: 490 (Census ACS)

The median home value (Census ACS) in ZIP 63942 (Gatewood, MO) is $132,400. Homes sell for a median $417,877 after a median 293 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with cold wave, ice storm, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$132,400

Median home value (Census)

293

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value (Census)
$132,400
House Price Index (state)
416.7 (+3.7% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$417,877
Median price per sqft
$136
Median days on market
293 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
5
Sale-to-list ratio
95.0%
Active listings
1

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$709/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$830/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$962/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,312/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,582/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.18%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.57%

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

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
9.8 : 1
Schools include
RIPLEY CO. ELEM.

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, ice storm, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · heat wave: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 59% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
89.7%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 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 NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
59.0°F
Average high
70.0°F
Average low
48.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.5 in
Annual snowfall
6.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
684
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
660

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Ozark National Scenic Riverways (42 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Rancho Rio Airport (14 mi)
Nearest major airport
Jonesboro Municipal Airport (JBR) (55 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
7
Hospitals include
ARKANSAS METHODIST MEDICAL CENTER, ST BERNARDS FIVE RIVERS MEDICAL CENTER, LAWRENCE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 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 (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+85 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1983
Housing built before 1970
28.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
9.9%
Median annual property tax
$478
Households with broadband internet
47.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,207
Average weekly wage
$593
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Finance & Insurance, Administrative Services

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

How it compares

ZIP 63942State medianUS median
Median sale price$417,877$245,328$319,906
Median days on market293 days42 days48 days
Median annual property tax$478$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 63942?
$132,400 (Census ACS).
What is the median sale price in ZIP 63942?
$417,877.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 63942?
Median days on market: 293 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 63942?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $962/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 63942?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, ice storm, strong wind.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 63942?
Risk to homes is higher than 59% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 63942?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 63942?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 63942?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 63942 walkable?
Walkability index: 4.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 63942?
Regional Price Parity: 90.8 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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