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Sarcoxie, MO — ZIP 64862

Population: 3,173 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 64862 (Sarcoxie, MO) is $268,369 — up 3.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $167,450 after a median 12.5 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, drought, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$268,369

Median home value

+3.9%

1-year change

12.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$268,369
1-year appreciation
+3.9%
3-year appreciation
+9.8%
5-year appreciation
+39.9%
10-year appreciation
+95.7%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$268,369
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
$167,450
Median list price
$149,900
Median price per sqft
$121
1-year sale-price change
-39.3%
Median days on market
12.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
10
For-sale inventory
13
Active listings
5
1-year forecast
+3.0%
New listings (monthly)
3

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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
SARCOXIE HIGH, WILDWOOD ELEM.

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, drought, lightning, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Very High
FEMA flood zone
A04
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 46% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
45.1%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Newton County Mine Tailings (16.4 mi)
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
60.0°F
Average high
70.0°F
Average low
50.0°F
Annual precipitation
42.6 in
Annual snowfall
4.7 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
288
Days with Moderate air quality
73
Highest AQI recorded (year)
119

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,673
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,851

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
George Washington Carver National Monument (15 mi)
National parks include
George Washington Carver National Monument, Wilson's Creek National Battlefield, Pea Ridge National Military Park
Airports within 30 mi
29
Nearest airport
Baugh Flight Park Ultralightport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) (21 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
MERCY HOSPITAL CARTHAGE
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+223 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,971
Housing built before 1970
48.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.3%
Median annual property tax
$723
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
44.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
52,138
Average weekly wage
$931
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
425

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

How it compares

ZIP 64862State medianUS median
Median home value$268,369$244,663$289,727
Median sale price$167,450$249,900$325,000
Median days on market13 days40 days51 days
Median annual property tax$723$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 64862?
$268,369.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 64862?
$167,450.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 64862?
Median days on market: 12.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 64862?
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 64862?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, drought, lightning, strongWind, tornado.
Is ZIP 64862 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A04.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 64862?
Risk to homes is higher than 46% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 64862?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 64862?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 64862?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 64862 walkable?
Walkability index: 3.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 64862?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 64862?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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