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Cosby, MO

Cosby, MO.

Population: 873 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Cosby, MO is $349,913 — up 3.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $49,400 after a median 11 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$349,913

Median home value

+3.2%

1-year change

11

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$349,913
1-year appreciation
+3.2%
3-year appreciation
+16.9%
5-year appreciation
+38.8%
10-year appreciation
+91.7%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$350,095
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
$49,400
Median list price
$199,900
Median price per sqft
$15
Median days on market
11 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
162.5%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
+2.4%

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

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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
AVENUE CITY ELEM.

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 42% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
68.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 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
53.0°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
38.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 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)
43
Days with Good air quality
176
Days with Moderate air quality
62
Highest AQI recorded (year)
122

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

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
Blazer Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Rosecrans Memorial Airport (STJ) (14 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)
32
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+41 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,974
Housing built before 1970
44.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.4%
Median annual property tax
$1,780
Households with broadband internet
90.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,054
Average weekly wage
$749
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
2

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

How it compares

CosbyState medianUS median
Median home value$349,913$244,663$289,727
Median sale price$49,400$249,900$325,000
Median days on market11 days40 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,780$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 Cosby, MO?
$349,913.
What is the median sale price in Cosby, MO?
$49,400.
How long do homes take to sell in Cosby, MO?
Median days on market: 11 days.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Cosby, MO?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, tornado.
What is the wildfire risk in Cosby, MO?
Risk to homes is higher than 42% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Cosby, MO?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Cosby, MO?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Cosby, MO?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in Cosby, MO?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Cosby, MO?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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