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Polk, MO — ZIP 65727

Population: 101 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 65727 (Polk, MO) is $232,800. Homes sell for a median $389,900 after a median 332 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, drought, heatwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$232,800

Median home value

332

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$232,800
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
$389,900
Median price per sqft
$325
Median days on market
332 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.8 (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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, drought, heatWave, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 69% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
78.3%
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)

Annual precipitation
48.0 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)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Wilson's Creek National Battlefield (45 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Ski Harbor Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Springfield Branson National Airport (SGF) (35 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
10
Hospitals include
COX MEDICAL CENTERS, MERCY HOSPITAL LEBANON, MERCY HOSPITAL SPRINGFIELD
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,995
Housing built before 1970
20.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.1%
Median annual property tax
$1,185
Households with broadband internet
76.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
7,165
Average weekly wage
$804
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Education
Annual residential building permits (county)
84

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

How it compares

ZIP 65727State medianUS median
Median sale price$389,900$249,900$325,000
Median days on market332 days40 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,185$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 65727?
$232,800.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 65727?
$389,900.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 65727?
Median days on market: 332 days.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 65727?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, drought, heatWave, lightning, strongWind.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 65727?
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 65727?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 65727?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 65727?
Regional Price Parity: 90.8 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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