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Jennings, MO

Jennings, MO.

Population: 40,929 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Jennings, MO is $84,179 — up 3.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $85,000 after a median 31 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,280/month. 14 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with heatwave, tornado, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$84,179

Median home value

+3.3%

1-year change

31

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$84,179
1-year appreciation
+3.3%
3-year appreciation
+3.3%
5-year appreciation
+20.8%
10-year appreciation
+133.8%
All-time peak (2007-07)
$106,738
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
$85,000
Median list price
$95,000
Median price per sqft
$82
1-year sale-price change
-12.3%
Median days on market
31 days
Homes sold (recent period)
122
For-sale inventory
302
Sale-to-list ratio
95.2%
Active listings
223
1-year forecast
+1.0%
Days to pending
40 days
New listings (monthly)
86

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,280/mo
1-year rent change
+2.8%
Studio fair-market rent
$860/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$900/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,100/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,420/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,640/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
14
Elementary schools
10
Middle schools
3
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
HAZELWOOD, JENNINGS, RIVERVIEW GARDENS
Schools include
KEEVEN ELEM., GRANNEMANN ELEM., FAIRVIEW PRIMARY, ROSE JOHNSON JENNINGS JR. HIGH, NORTHVIEW ELEM.

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
heatWave, tornado, earthquake, iceStorm, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Very High · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 19% of US counties
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
St. Louis Airport/Hazelwood Interim Storage/Futura Coatings Co. (5.5 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
59.0°F
Average high
68.0°F
Average low
50.0°F
Annual precipitation
46.0 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
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
58
Days with Good air quality
89
Days with Moderate air quality
260
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
172

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
620
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
136,155
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
113,734

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Gateway Arch National Park (9 mi)
National parks include
Gateway Arch National Park, Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site, Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
23
Nearest airport
St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
CHRISTIAN HOSPITAL NORTHEAST
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
20
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)
-2,472 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,959
Housing built before 1970
77.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
6.7%
Median annual property tax
$1,560
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
66.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
198,247
Average weekly wage
$1,480
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
517

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

How it compares

JenningsState medianUS median
Median home value$84,179$244,663$289,727
Median sale price$85,000$249,900$325,000
Median days on market31 days40 days51 days
Typical rent$1,280/mo$1,417/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,560$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 Jennings, MO?
$84,179.
What is the median sale price in Jennings, MO?
$85,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Jennings, MO?
Median days on market: 31 days.
What is typical rent in Jennings, MO?
Typical rent: $1,280/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Jennings, MO?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: heatWave, tornado, earthquake, iceStorm, inlandFlooding.
Is Jennings, MO in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Jennings, MO?
Risk to homes is higher than 19% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Jennings, MO?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Jennings, MO?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Jennings, MO?
14 schools (10 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Jennings, MO walkable?
Walkability index: 13.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Jennings, MO?
Moderate. Median AQI: 58. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Jennings, MO?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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