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Palestine, AR — ZIP 72372

Population: 1,604 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 72372 (Palestine, AR) is $130,406 — up 0.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $322,500 after a median 67.5 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, strongwind, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$130,406

Median home value

+0.8%

1-year change

67.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$130,406
1-year appreciation
+0.8%
3-year appreciation
-3.3%
5-year appreciation
+1.3%
10-year appreciation
+47.5%
All-time peak (2022-08)
$134,897
House Price Index (state)
371.7 (+4.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$322,500
Median price per sqft
$131
1-year sale-price change
+1512.5%
Median days on market
67.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
Sale-to-list ratio
81.0%
1-year forecast
-1.9%

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
86.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.30/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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
PALESTINE-WHEATLEY ELEM. SCH., PALESTINE-WHEATLEY SENIOR HIGH

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, strongWind, tornado, drought, earthquake
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 26% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
50.2%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 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
62.0°F
Average high
72.0°F
Average low
53.0°F
Annual precipitation
56.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

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

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
51
Nearest airport
Burns Aerodrome (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Hospitals include
MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
9
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-51 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
25.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
30.0%
Median annual property tax
$562
Households with broadband internet
42.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,027
Average weekly wage
$817
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
2

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

How it compares

ZIP 72372State medianUS median
Median home value$130,406$185,100$289,727
Median sale price$322,500$220,950$325,000
Median days on market68 days61 days51 days
Median annual property tax$562$628$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 72372?
$130,406.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 72372?
$322,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 72372?
Median days on market: 67.5 days.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 72372?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, strongWind, tornado, drought, earthquake.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 72372?
Risk to homes is higher than 26% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 72372?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 72372?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 72372?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 72372?
Regional Price Parity: 86.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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