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Lake sherwood, MO

Lake sherwood, MO.

Population: 6,536 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Lake sherwood, MO is $348,717 — up 0.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $300,000 after a median 28 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with hail, heatwave, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$348,717

Median home value

+0.6%

1-year change

28

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$348,717
1-year appreciation
+0.6%
3-year appreciation
+7.1%
5-year appreciation
+21.6%
10-year appreciation
+58.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$348,717
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
$300,000
Median list price
$385,000
Median price per sqft
$143
1-year sale-price change
-14.3%
Median days on market
28 days
Homes sold (recent period)
13
For-sale inventory
37
Sale-to-list ratio
99.9%
Active listings
13
1-year forecast
+1.3%
New listings (monthly)
10

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$960/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,000/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,220/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,570/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,810/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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Marthasville Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
hail, heatWave, iceStorm, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A10
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 44% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
74.7%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Riverfront (7.6 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
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
40.4 in
Annual snowfall
9.1 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
5.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
7,115
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
9,033

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site (40 mi)
National parks include
Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site, Gateway Arch National Park
Airports within 30 mi
31
Nearest airport
Washington Regional Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Spirit of St Louis Airport (SUS) (24 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
SSM ST JOSEPH HOSPITAL WEST, PROGRESS WEST HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 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)
+365 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,991
Housing built before 1970
17.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
32.9%
Median annual property tax
$1,731
Mean commute to work
34 min
Households with broadband internet
66.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,645
Average weekly wage
$944
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
254

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

How it compares

Lake sherwoodState medianUS median
Median home value$348,717$244,663$289,727
Median sale price$300,000$249,900$325,000
Median days on market28 days40 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,731$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 Lake sherwood, MO?
$348,717.
What is the median sale price in Lake sherwood, MO?
$300,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Lake sherwood, MO?
Median days on market: 28 days.
What is typical rent in Lake sherwood, MO?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,220/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Lake sherwood, MO?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, heatWave, iceStorm, strongWind.
Is Lake sherwood, MO in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A10.
What is the wildfire risk in Lake sherwood, 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 Lake sherwood, MO?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Lake sherwood, MO?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Lake sherwood, MO?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Lake sherwood, MO walkable?
Walkability index: 5.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Lake sherwood, MO?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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