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Gower, MO

Gower, MO.

Population: 2,941 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Gower, MO is $320,304 — up 7.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $275,000 after a median 51 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, drought, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$320,304

Median home value

+7.0%

1-year change

51

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$320,304
1-year appreciation
+7.0%
3-year appreciation
+19.5%
5-year appreciation
+38.2%
10-year appreciation
+112.7%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$320,304
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
$275,000
Median list price
$324,950
Median price per sqft
$158
1-year sale-price change
-6.4%
Median days on market
51 days
Homes sold (recent period)
13
For-sale inventory
12
1-year forecast
+2.0%
New listings (monthly)
6

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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
EAST BUCHANAN ELEM., EAST BUCHANAN HIGH

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, drought, hail, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 44% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
63.5%
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
41.2 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)
44
Days with Good air quality
168
Days with Moderate air quality
66
Highest AQI recorded (year)
133

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
2.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,627
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
7,713

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Harry S Truman National Historic Site (46 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
35
Nearest airport
Starr Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Rosecrans Memorial Airport (STJ) (21 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
MOSAIC LIFE CARE AT ST JOSEPH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
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)
+70 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,977
Housing built before 1970
37.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,933
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
61.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,267
Average weekly wage
$861
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
60

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

How it compares

GowerState medianUS median
Median home value$320,304$244,663$289,727
Median sale price$275,000$249,900$325,000
Median days on market51 days40 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,933$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 Gower, MO?
$320,304.
What is the median sale price in Gower, MO?
$275,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Gower, MO?
Median days on market: 51 days.
What is typical rent in Gower, 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 Gower, MO?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, drought, hail, tornado.
What is the wildfire risk in Gower, MO?
Risk to homes is higher than 44% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Gower, MO?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Gower, MO?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Gower, MO?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Gower, MO walkable?
Walkability index: 2.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Gower, MO?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Gower, MO?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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