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Rolla, MO — ZIP 65401

Population: 32,714 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 65401 (Rolla, MO) is $243,182 — up 4.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $247,500 after a median 47 days on market. Typical rent runs $811/month. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, coldwave, heatwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$243,182

Median home value

+4.1%

1-year change

47

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$243,182
1-year appreciation
+4.1%
3-year appreciation
+14.6%
5-year appreciation
+32.7%
10-year appreciation
+78.4%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$243,182
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
$247,500
Median list price
$265,000
Median price per sqft
$141
1-year sale-price change
+4.0%
Median days on market
47 days
Homes sold (recent period)
105
For-sale inventory
122
Sale-to-list ratio
97.6%
Active listings
103
1-year forecast
+2.5%
Days to pending
56 days
New listings (monthly)
43

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

Rents

Typical rent
$811/mo
1-year rent change
+7.9%
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
3
Middle schools
2
High schools
3
School districts serving the area
MO SCHLS FOR THE SEV DISABLED, ROLLA 31
Schools include
B W ROBINSON SCHOOL, ROLLA TECHNICAL INST., COL. JOHN B. WYMAN ELEM., HARRY S. TRUMAN ELEM., ROLLA JR. HIGH

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, coldWave, heatWave, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 57% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
71.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Vienna Wells (22.2 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)

Annual precipitation
48.1 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
6.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,755
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,512

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Ozark National Scenic Riverways (60 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Rolla Downtown Airport (RLA) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport-Forney Field (TBN) (23 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
PHELPS COUNTY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 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)
-57 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,985
Housing built before 1970
23.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
29.8%
Median annual property tax
$1,376
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
69.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
13,427
Average weekly wage
$869
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
41

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

How it compares

ZIP 65401State medianUS median
Median home value$243,182$244,663$289,727
Median sale price$247,500$249,900$325,000
Median days on market47 days40 days51 days
Typical rent$811/mo$1,417/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,376$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 65401?
$243,182.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 65401?
$247,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 65401?
Median days on market: 47 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 65401?
Typical rent: $811/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 65401?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, coldWave, heatWave, lightning, strongWind.
Is ZIP 65401 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 65401?
Risk to homes is higher than 57% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 65401?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 65401?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 65401?
9 schools (3 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 65401 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 65401?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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