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Higbee, MO — ZIP 65257

Population: 1,484 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 65257 (Higbee, MO) is $225,047 — up 14.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $240,000 after a median 76 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with coldwave, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$225,047

Median home value

+14.2%

1-year change

76

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$225,047
1-year appreciation
+14.2%
3-year appreciation
+28.1%
5-year appreciation
+41.9%
10-year appreciation
+144.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$225,047
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
$240,000
Median list price
$323,000
Median price per sqft
$219
1-year sale-price change
-39.2%
Median days on market
76 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+2.7%

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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
HIGBEE ELEM., HIGBEE HIGH, HIGBEE MIDDLE SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 47% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
58.7%
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 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
58.0°F
Average high
67.0°F
Average low
48.0°F
Annual precipitation
34.0 in
Annual snowfall
9.8 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
3.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
711
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,018

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Hess-McKeown Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Columbia Regional Airport (COU) (37 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
MOBERLY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+12 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,982
Housing built before 1970
37.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
24.8%
Median annual property tax
$1,069
Mean commute to work
30 min
Households with broadband internet
47.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
7,560
Average weekly wage
$970
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
21

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

How it compares

ZIP 65257State medianUS median
Median home value$225,047$244,663$289,727
Median sale price$240,000$249,900$325,000
Median days on market76 days40 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,069$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 65257?
$225,047.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 65257?
$240,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 65257?
Median days on market: 76 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 65257?
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 65257?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, tornado.
Is ZIP 65257 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 65257?
Risk to homes is higher than 47% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 65257?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 65257?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 65257?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 65257 walkable?
Walkability index: 3.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 65257?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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