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Natural Dam, AR — ZIP 72948

Population: 334 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 72948 (Natural Dam, AR) is $217,000. Homes sell for a median $554,000 after a median 242 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 13.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$217,000

Median home value

242

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$217,000
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
$554,000
Median price per sqft
$185
1-year sale-price change
+282.3%
Median days on market
242 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
5
Sale-to-list ratio
103.6%
Active listings
2

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 Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, drought, heatWave, landslide, lightning
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 84% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
68.9%
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)

Annual precipitation
52.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°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
Fort Smith National Historic Site (20 mi)
National parks include
Fort Smith National Historic Site, Pea Ridge National Military Park
Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Stilwell / Cherokee Nation Airport (15 mi)
Nearest major airport
Fort Smith Regional Airport (FSM) (24 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
19
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
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
2,002
Housing built before 1970
0.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
60.0%
Households with broadband internet
89.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
16,766
Average weekly wage
$917
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
35

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

How it compares

ZIP 72948State medianUS median
Median sale price$554,000$220,950$325,000
Median days on market242 days61 days51 days

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 72948?
$217,000.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 72948?
$554,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 72948?
Median days on market: 242 days.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 72948?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, drought, heatWave, landslide, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 72948?
Risk to homes is higher than 84% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 72948?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 72948?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 72948?
Regional Price Parity: 86.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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