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De Kalb, MO

De Kalb, MO.

Population: 900 (Census ACS)

The median home value in De Kalb, MO is $327,062 — up 10.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $212,500 after a median 34.5 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strongwind, coldwave, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$327,062

Median home value

+10.0%

1-year change

34.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$327,062
1-year appreciation
+10.0%
3-year appreciation
+22.8%
All-time peak (2026-06)
$327,139
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
$212,500
Median list price
$269,975
Median price per sqft
$159
1-year sale-price change
-50.0%
Median days on market
34.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
Sale-to-list ratio
94.3%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+2.3%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$810/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$900/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,030/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,350/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,570/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

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
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
DEKALB JR.-SR. HIGH

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, coldWave, drought, hail, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 45% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
32.7%
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)

Annual precipitation
38.5 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
48
Days with Good air quality
196
Days with Moderate air quality
165
Highest AQI recorded (year)
129

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

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Harry S Truman National Historic Site (51 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
33
Nearest airport
Lawlor-Justus Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Rosecrans Memorial Airport (STJ) (11 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)
56
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)
-244 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,972
Housing built before 1970
47.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.1%
Median annual property tax
$1,195
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
52.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
39,885
Average weekly wage
$1,112
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
32

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

How it compares

De KalbState medianUS median
Median home value$327,062$244,663$289,727
Median sale price$212,500$249,900$325,000
Median days on market35 days40 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,195$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 De Kalb, MO?
$327,062.
What is the median sale price in De Kalb, MO?
$212,500.
How long do homes take to sell in De Kalb, MO?
Median days on market: 34.5 days.
What is typical rent in De Kalb, MO?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,030/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in De Kalb, MO?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, coldWave, drought, hail, heatWave.
What is the wildfire risk in De Kalb, MO?
Risk to homes is higher than 45% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in De Kalb, MO?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near De Kalb, MO?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve De Kalb, MO?
1 schools (1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in De Kalb, MO?
Good. Median AQI: 48. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in De Kalb, MO?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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