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MO area data

Jefferson city, MO

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Jefferson city.

Population: 69,938 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Jefferson city, MO is $280,329 — up 7.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $234,900 after a median 15 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,091/month. 22 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, heatwave, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$280,329

Median home value

+7.8%

1-year change

15

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$280,329
1-year appreciation
+7.8%
3-year appreciation
+18.8%
5-year appreciation
+43.3%
10-year appreciation
+97.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$280,329
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
$234,900
Median list price
$253,425
Median price per sqft
$123
1-year sale-price change
+13.2%
Median days on market
15 days
Homes sold (recent period)
75
For-sale inventory
181
Sale-to-list ratio
106.0%
Active listings
59
1-year forecast
+2.7%
Days to pending
29 days
New listings (monthly)
82

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,091/mo
1-year rent change
+8.1%
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
22
Elementary schools
11
Middle schools
3
High schools
6
School districts serving the area
MO SCHLS FOR THE SEV DISABLED, DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, BLAIR OAKS R-II
Schools include
H KENNETH KIRCHNER SCHOOL, ALGOA CORRECTIONAL CENTER, BLAIR OAKS ELEM., BLAIR OAKS HIGH, BLAIR OAKS MIDDLE SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, heatWave, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind
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 (varies by location)
includes AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 56% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
54.6%
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
59.0°F
Average high
69.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
37.8 in
Annual snowfall
4.8 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
6.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
19,869
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
12,499

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
25
Nearest airport
Jefferson City Memorial Airport (JEF) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Columbia Regional Airport (COU) (17 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
SSM HEALTH ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL - JEFFERSON CITY
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)
-29 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,982
Housing built before 1970
31.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.1%
Median annual property tax
$1,816
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
75.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
34,489
Average weekly wage
$1,023
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
138

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

How it compares

Jefferson cityState medianUS median
Median home value$280,329$244,663$289,727
Median sale price$234,900$249,900$325,000
Median days on market15 days40 days51 days
Typical rent$1,091/mo$1,417/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,816$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 Jefferson city, MO?
$280,329.
What is the median sale price in Jefferson city, MO?
$234,900.
How long do homes take to sell in Jefferson city, MO?
Median days on market: 15 days.
What is typical rent in Jefferson city, MO?
Typical rent: $1,091/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Jefferson city, MO?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, heatWave, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind.
Is Jefferson city, MO in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AE; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Jefferson city, MO?
Risk to homes is higher than 56% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Jefferson city, MO?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Jefferson city, MO?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Jefferson city, MO?
22 schools (11 elementary, 3 middle, 6 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Jefferson city, MO walkable?
Walkability index: 6.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Jefferson city, MO?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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