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Jefferson city, MO — ZIP 65109

Population: 41,145 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 65109 (Jefferson city, MO) is $287,186 — up 8.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $299,900 after a median 9 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,231/month. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, heatwave, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$287,186

Median home value

+8.2%

1-year change

9

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$287,186
1-year appreciation
+8.2%
3-year appreciation
+18.4%
5-year appreciation
+42.4%
10-year appreciation
+95.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$287,186
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
$299,900
Median list price
$314,900
Median price per sqft
$142
1-year sale-price change
+13.2%
Median days on market
9 days
Homes sold (recent period)
148
For-sale inventory
105
Sale-to-list ratio
105.9%
Active listings
59
1-year forecast
+2.6%
Days to pending
26 days
New listings (monthly)
48

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,231/mo
1-year rent change
+9.8%
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
9
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
THOMAS JEFFERSON MIDDLE, BELAIR ELEM., CEDAR HILL ELEM., SOUTH ELEM., WEST ELEM.

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, heatWave, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 56% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
54.6%
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 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
59.0°F
Average high
69.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
31.4 in
Annual snowfall
4.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
20,533
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
12,756

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Jefferson City Memorial Airport (JEF) (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Columbia Regional Airport (COU) (17 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
SSM HEALTH ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL - JEFFERSON CITY
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
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)
-29 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,984
Housing built before 1970
24.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
25.7%
Median annual property tax
$1,769
Mean commute to work
14 min
Households with broadband internet
76.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
34,489
Average weekly wage
$1,023
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
138

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

How it compares

ZIP 65109State medianUS median
Median home value$287,186$244,663$289,727
Median sale price$299,900$249,900$325,000
Median days on market9 days40 days51 days
Typical rent$1,231/mo$1,417/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,769$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 65109?
$287,186.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 65109?
$299,900.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 65109?
Median days on market: 9 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 65109?
Typical rent: $1,231/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 65109?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, heatWave, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind.
Is ZIP 65109 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 65109?
Risk to homes is higher than 56% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 65109?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 65109?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 65109?
9 schools (6 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 65109 walkable?
Walkability index: 8.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 65109?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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