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Fordland, MO

Fordland, MO.

Population: 4,649 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Fordland, MO is $275,491 — up 8.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $365,000 after a median 91.5 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, heatwave, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$275,491

Median home value

+8.2%

1-year change

91.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$275,491
1-year appreciation
+8.2%
3-year appreciation
+12.8%
5-year appreciation
+31.8%
10-year appreciation
+107.6%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$275,708
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
$365,000
Median list price
$299,000
Median price per sqft
$174
1-year sale-price change
+32.7%
Median days on market
91.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
13
For-sale inventory
21
Active listings
10
1-year forecast
+2.3%
New listings (monthly)
7

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$660/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$825/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,028/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,337/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,543/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
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, FORDLAND R-III
Schools include
OZARK CORRECTIONAL CENTER, FORDLAND ELEM., FORDLAND HIGH, FORDLAND MIDDLE

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, heatWave, lightning, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 67% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
82.9%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Compass Plaza Well TCE (7.5 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
55.0°F
Average high
68.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.1 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,748
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,426

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Wilson's Creek National Battlefield (25 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
29
Nearest airport
Bill Lee Memorial Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Springfield Branson National Airport (SGF) (25 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
MERCY HOSPITAL SPRINGFIELD, LAKELAND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEM, PERIMETER BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL OF SPRINGFIELD
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 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)
+316 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,990
Housing built before 1970
20.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
32.3%
Median annual property tax
$1,282
Mean commute to work
30 min
Households with broadband internet
42.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,993
Average weekly wage
$826
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
132

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

How it compares

FordlandState medianUS median
Median home value$275,491$244,663$289,727
Median sale price$365,000$249,900$325,000
Median days on market92 days40 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,282$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 Fordland, MO?
$275,491.
What is the median sale price in Fordland, MO?
$365,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Fordland, MO?
Median days on market: 91.5 days.
What is typical rent in Fordland, MO?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,028/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Fordland, MO?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, heatWave, lightning, strongWind, tornado.
Is Fordland, MO in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Fordland, MO?
Risk to homes is higher than 67% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Fordland, MO?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Fordland, MO?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Fordland, MO?
4 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Fordland, MO walkable?
Walkability index: 3.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Fordland, MO?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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