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Herculaneum, MO

Herculaneum, MO.

Population: 4,228 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Herculaneum, MO is $304,032 — up 5.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $330,000 after a median 35 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with strongwind, lightning, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$304,032

Median home value

+5.2%

1-year change

35

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$304,032
1-year appreciation
+5.2%
3-year appreciation
+16.4%
5-year appreciation
+35.4%
10-year appreciation
+82.7%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$304,032
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
$330,000
Median list price
$326,610
Median price per sqft
$188
1-year sale-price change
+16.6%
Median days on market
35 days
Homes sold (recent period)
17
For-sale inventory
12
Sale-to-list ratio
101.2%
Active listings
16
1-year forecast
+1.1%
New listings (monthly)
6

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,440/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,490/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,830/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,360/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,720/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
3
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
HERCULANEUM HIGH, SENN-THOMAS MIDDLE, TAYLOR EARLY CHILDHOOD

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, lightning, tornado, coldWave, earthquake
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 40% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
57.6%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Minker/Stout/Romaine Creek (13.5 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
56.0°F
Average high
67.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
44.5 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
225
Days with Moderate air quality
121
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
185

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
38,014
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
39,101

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site (21 mi)
National parks include
Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site, Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park, Gateway Arch National Park
Airports within 30 mi
24
Nearest airport
Christian Outreach Airfield (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Spirit of St Louis Airport (SUS) (31 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
MERCY HOSPITAL JEFFERSON, MERCY HOSPITAL SOUTH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 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)
+778 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,000
Housing built before 1970
20.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
51.0%
Median annual property tax
$1,906
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
80.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
39,961
Average weekly wage
$920
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
686

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

How it compares

HerculaneumState medianUS median
Median home value$304,032$244,663$289,727
Median sale price$330,000$249,900$325,000
Median days on market35 days40 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,906$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 Herculaneum, MO?
$304,032.
What is the median sale price in Herculaneum, MO?
$330,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Herculaneum, MO?
Median days on market: 35 days.
What is typical rent in Herculaneum, MO?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,830/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Herculaneum, MO?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, lightning, tornado, coldWave, earthquake.
Is Herculaneum, MO in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Herculaneum, MO?
Risk to homes is higher than 40% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Herculaneum, MO?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Herculaneum, MO?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Herculaneum, MO?
3 schools (1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Herculaneum, MO walkable?
Walkability index: 6.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Herculaneum, MO?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Herculaneum, MO?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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