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Forsyth, MO — ZIP 65653

Population: 5,905 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 65653 (Forsyth, MO) is $211,767 — up 1.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $159,000 after a median 122 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, lightning, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$211,767

Median home value

+1.0%

1-year change

122

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$211,767
1-year appreciation
+1.0%
3-year appreciation
-1.0%
5-year appreciation
+24.7%
10-year appreciation
+100.4%
All-time peak (2023-10)
$216,136
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
$159,000
Median price per sqft
$128
Median days on market
122 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
57
1-year forecast
+0.5%
New listings (monthly)
16

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
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICE, FORSYTH R-III
Schools include
DELMINA WOODS YOUTH FACILITY, FORSYTH ELEM., FORSYTH HIGH, FORSYTH MIDDLE

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, lightning, coldWave, heatWave, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Very High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 69% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
64.8%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Compass Plaza Well TCE (18.8 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
58.0°F
Average high
71.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.1 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)
29
Days with Good air quality
88
Days with Moderate air quality
17
Highest AQI recorded (year)
75

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,146
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,467

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Wilson's Creek National Battlefield (23 mi)
National parks include
Wilson's Creek National Battlefield, Pea Ridge National Military Park, Buffalo National River
Airports within 30 mi
24
Nearest airport
Gimlin Airport (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Branson Airport (BKG) (22 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
COX MEDICAL CENTERS, MERCY HOSPITAL SPRINGFIELD, LAKELAND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 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)
+201 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,989
Housing built before 1970
16.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
25.7%
Median annual property tax
$967
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
56.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
25,714
Average weekly wage
$769
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Arts & Entertainment
Annual residential building permits (county)
202

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

How it compares

ZIP 65653State medianUS median
Median home value$211,767$244,663$289,727
Median sale price$159,000$249,900$325,000
Median days on market122 days40 days51 days
Median annual property tax$967$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 65653?
$211,767.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 65653?
$159,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 65653?
Median days on market: 122 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 65653?
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 65653?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, coldWave, heatWave, inlandFlooding.
Is ZIP 65653 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 65653?
Risk to homes is higher than 69% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 65653?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 65653?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 65653?
4 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 65653 walkable?
Walkability index: 8.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 65653?
Good. Median AQI: 29. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 65653?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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