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East Prairie, MO

East Prairie, MO.

Population: 5,261 (Census ACS)

The median home value in East Prairie, MO is $110,035 — down 0.8% over the past year. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, drought, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$110,035

Median home value

-0.8%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$110,035
1-year appreciation
-0.8%
3-year appreciation
-1.5%
5-year appreciation
+12.9%
10-year appreciation
+71.5%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$116,102
House Price Index (state)
403.5 (+4.3% YoY)

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

Market activity

For-sale inventory
31
New listings (monthly)
8

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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
EAST PRAIRIE HIGH, EAST PRAIRIE MIDDLE, EAST PRAIRIE ELEM

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, drought, earthquake, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 8% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
20.0%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Quality Plating (18.8 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
56.5 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
1
Nearest national park
Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail (52 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
18
Nearest airport
Aerial Crop Services Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport (CGI) (35 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
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-40 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,973
Housing built before 1970
44.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.1%
Median annual property tax
$805
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
78.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,156
Average weekly wage
$784
Top industries (by employment)
Agriculture, Other Services, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
8

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

How it compares

East PrairieState medianUS median
Median home value$110,035$244,663$289,727
Median annual property tax$805$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 East Prairie, MO?
$110,035.
What is the natural-hazard risk in East Prairie, MO?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, drought, earthquake, strongWind, tornado.
What is the wildfire risk in East Prairie, MO?
Risk to homes is higher than 8% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in East Prairie, MO?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near East Prairie, MO?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve East Prairie, MO?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in East Prairie, MO?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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