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Lake waukomis, MO

Lake waukomis, MO.

Population: 28,526 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Lake waukomis, MO is $353,620 — up 2.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $352,500 after a median 25 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,541/month. 10 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, strongwind, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$353,620

Median home value

+2.1%

1-year change

25

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$353,620
1-year appreciation
+2.1%
3-year appreciation
+7.1%
5-year appreciation
+20.0%
10-year appreciation
+73.1%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$353,620
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
$352,500
Median list price
$379,500
Median price per sqft
$164
1-year sale-price change
-5.7%
Median days on market
25 days
Homes sold (recent period)
100
For-sale inventory
85
1-year forecast
+1.7%
Days to pending
26 days
New listings (monthly)
37

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,541/mo
1-year rent change
+7.1%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,200/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,310/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,490/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,940/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,310/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
10
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
3
High schools
1
Schools include
ENGLISH LANDING ELEM., PLAZA MIDDLE, LINE CREEK ELEM., SOUTHEAST ELEM., THOMAS B. CHINN ELEM.

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 49% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
40.4%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Armour Road (6.3 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
58.0°F
Average high
67.0°F
Average low
48.0°F
Annual precipitation
42.7 in
Annual snowfall
16.0 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
10.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
1,029
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
85,485
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
73,047

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Harry S Truman National Historic Site (21 mi)
National parks include
Harry S Truman National Historic Site, Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
45
Nearest airport
Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
10
Hospitals include
SAINT JOHN HOSPITAL, ADVENTHEALTH SHAWNEE MISSION, MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 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)
+458 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,988
Housing built before 1970
18.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
27.3%
Median annual property tax
$3,532
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
81.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
42,052
Average weekly wage
$1,120
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
226

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

How it compares

Lake waukomisState medianUS median
Median home value$353,620$244,663$289,727
Median sale price$352,500$249,900$325,000
Median days on market25 days40 days51 days
Typical rent$1,541/mo$1,417/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,532$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 waukomis, MO?
$353,620.
What is the median sale price in Lake waukomis, MO?
$352,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Lake waukomis, MO?
Median days on market: 25 days.
What is typical rent in Lake waukomis, MO?
Typical rent: $1,541/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Lake waukomis, MO?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave, hail.
Is Lake waukomis, MO in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone C.
What is the wildfire risk in Lake waukomis, MO?
Risk to homes is higher than 49% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Lake waukomis, MO?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Lake waukomis, MO?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Lake waukomis, MO?
10 schools (5 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Lake waukomis, MO walkable?
Walkability index: 10.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Lake waukomis, MO?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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