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Hiwasse, AR — ZIP 72739

Population: 463 (Census ACS)

Homes sell for a median $502,500 after a median 70.5 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, lightning, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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70.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

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
$502,500
Median price per sqft
$231
1-year sale-price change
+39.6%
Median days on market
70.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
Sale-to-list ratio
98.1%
Active listings
3

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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Very High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 75% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
62.1%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Pools Prairie (24.8 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
69.0°F
Average low
48.0°F
Annual precipitation
46.9 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)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Pea Ridge National Military Park (17 mi)
National parks include
Pea Ridge National Military Park, George Washington Carver National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
30
Nearest airport
ArkMo Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) (12 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
20
Hospitals include
SILOAM SPRINGS REGIONAL HOSPITAL, WASHINGTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, FAYETTEVILLE AR VA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
54
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,993
Housing built before 1970
40.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
31.7%
Median annual property tax
$1,661
Households with broadband internet
90.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
128,800
Average weekly wage
$1,479
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
3,204

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

How it compares

ZIP 72739State medianUS median
Median sale price$502,500$220,950$325,000
Median days on market71 days61 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,661$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 sale price in ZIP 72739?
$502,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 72739?
Median days on market: 70.5 days.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 72739?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 72739?
Risk to homes is higher than 75% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 72739?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 72739?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 72739?
Regional Price Parity: 86.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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