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Gainesville, MO

Gainesville, MO.

Population: 2,435 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Gainesville, MO is $210,965 — up 7.0% over the past year. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with icestorm, heatwave, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$210,965

Median home value

+7.0%

1-year change

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$210,965
1-year appreciation
+7.0%
3-year appreciation
+16.7%
5-year appreciation
+36.9%
10-year appreciation
+99.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$210,965
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
23
New listings (monthly)
3

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
0
High schools
1
Schools include
GAINESVILLE ELEM., GAINESVILLE HIGH, GAINESVILLE PRESCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, heatWave, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 71% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
96.8%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 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
58.0°F
Average high
69.0°F
Average low
48.0°F
Annual precipitation
55.6 in
Annual snowfall
7.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°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
Buffalo National River (48 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
18
Nearest airport
Gainesville Memorial Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Ozark Regional Airport (WMH) (17 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)
+90 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,981
Housing built before 1970
26.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.6%
Median annual property tax
$743
Households with broadband internet
34.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,102
Average weekly wage
$601
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Finance & Insurance, Arts & Entertainment

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

How it compares

GainesvilleState medianUS median
Median home value$210,965$244,663$289,727
Median annual property tax$743$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 Gainesville, MO?
$210,965.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Gainesville, MO?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, heatWave, strongWind.
What is the wildfire risk in Gainesville, MO?
Risk to homes is higher than 71% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Gainesville, MO?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Gainesville, MO?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Gainesville, MO?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Gainesville, MO?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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