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Scott city, MO

Scott city, MO.

Population: 6,243 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Scott city, MO is $175,083 — up 2.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $172,500 after a median 40 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, strongwind, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$175,083

Median home value

+2.0%

1-year change

40

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$175,083
1-year appreciation
+2.0%
3-year appreciation
+5.2%
5-year appreciation
+14.7%
10-year appreciation
+52.9%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$178,232
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
$172,500
Median list price
$177,450
Median price per sqft
$106
1-year sale-price change
+7.8%
Median days on market
40 days
Homes sold (recent period)
12
For-sale inventory
11
Sale-to-list ratio
96.7%
Active listings
12
1-year forecast
-1.0%
New listings (monthly)
5

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

Rents

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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
SCOTT CITY ELEM., SCOTT CITY HIGH, SCOTT CITY MIDDLE

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, strongWind, coldWave, drought, earthquake
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 11% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
34.0%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Missouri Electric Works (7.1 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
53.2 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
7,763
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,667

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport (CGI) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport (CGI) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
MERCY HOSPITAL SOUTHEAST, SAINT FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER, SOUTHEAST BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 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)
+21 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,977
Housing built before 1970
42.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
21.0%
Median annual property tax
$997
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
71.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
13,749
Average weekly wage
$927
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
77

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

How it compares

Scott cityState medianUS median
Median home value$175,083$244,663$289,727
Median sale price$172,500$249,900$325,000
Median days on market40 days40 days51 days
Median annual property tax$997$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 Scott city, MO?
$175,083.
What is the median sale price in Scott city, MO?
$172,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Scott city, MO?
Median days on market: 40 days.
What is typical rent in Scott city, MO?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,028/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Scott city, MO?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, strongWind, coldWave, drought, earthquake.
Is Scott city, MO in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Scott city, MO?
Risk to homes is higher than 11% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Scott city, MO?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Scott city, MO?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Scott city, MO?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Scott city, MO walkable?
Walkability index: 6.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Scott city, MO?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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