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Peculiar, MO

Peculiar, MO.

Population: 9,853 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Peculiar, MO is $362,739 — up 4.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $379,000 after a median 36 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,415/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strongwind, coldwave, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$362,739

Median home value

+4.0%

1-year change

36

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$362,739
1-year appreciation
+4.0%
3-year appreciation
+10.0%
5-year appreciation
+24.0%
10-year appreciation
+101.8%
All-time peak (2026-06)
$362,870
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
$379,000
Median list price
$369,900
Median price per sqft
$193
1-year sale-price change
+1.1%
Median days on market
36 days
Homes sold (recent period)
49
For-sale inventory
43
1-year forecast
+1.6%
New listings (monthly)
20

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,415/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,090/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,190/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,350/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,760/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,090/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.0 (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
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
RAYMORE-PECULIAR SR. HIGH, PECULIAR ELEM., RAYMORE-PECULIAR SOUTH MIDDLE, SHULL EARLY LEARNING CENTER

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, coldWave, hail, heatWave, iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 39% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
52.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Chemical Commodities, Inc. (22.3 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)

Annual precipitation
45.6 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
242
Days with Moderate air quality
85
Highest AQI recorded (year)
143

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
42,250
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
42,822

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Harry S Truman National Historic Site (16 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
41
Nearest airport
Ridgeview Ranch Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) (30 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
8
Hospitals include
OVERLAND PARK REG MED CTR, MENORAH MEDICAL CENTER, SAINT LUKE'S SOUTH HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 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)
+512 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,989
Housing built before 1970
13.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
30.6%
Median annual property tax
$2,554
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
74.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
24,673
Average weekly wage
$887
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
470

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

How it compares

PeculiarState medianUS median
Median home value$362,739$244,663$289,727
Median sale price$379,000$249,900$325,000
Median days on market36 days40 days51 days
Typical rent$1,415/mo$1,417/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,554$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 Peculiar, MO?
$362,739.
What is the median sale price in Peculiar, MO?
$379,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Peculiar, MO?
Median days on market: 36 days.
What is typical rent in Peculiar, MO?
Typical rent: $1,415/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Peculiar, MO?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, coldWave, hail, heatWave, iceStorm.
Is Peculiar, MO in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Peculiar, MO?
Risk to homes is higher than 39% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Peculiar, MO?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Peculiar, MO?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Peculiar, MO?
4 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Peculiar, MO walkable?
Walkability index: 7.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Peculiar, MO?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Peculiar, MO?
Regional Price Parity: 90.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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