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Stark city, MO

Stark city, MO.

Population: 1,113 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Stark city, MO is $264,724 — up 1.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $215,000 after a median 130 days on market. 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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$264,724

Median home value

+1.7%

1-year change

130

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$264,724
1-year appreciation
+1.7%
3-year appreciation
+5.9%
5-year appreciation
+29.3%
10-year appreciation
+93.5%
All-time peak (2025-03)
$275,015
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
$215,000
Median price per sqft
$135
Median days on market
130 days
Homes sold (recent period)
5
For-sale inventory
4
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+2.9%

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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, strongWind, coldWave, drought, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Very High
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 64% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
79.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Pools Prairie (13.7 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
60.0°F
Average high
70.0°F
Average low
50.0°F
Annual precipitation
43.3 in
Annual snowfall
5.6 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
4.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,027
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,528

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
George Washington Carver National Monument (14 mi)
National parks include
George Washington Carver National Monument, Pea Ridge National Military Park, Wilson's Creek National Battlefield
Airports within 30 mi
23
Nearest airport
Monett Regional Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) (27 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
MERCY HOSPITAL JOPLIN, FREEMAN HEALTH SYSTEM - FREEMAN WEST
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+255 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
29.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
38.9%
Median annual property tax
$847
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
45.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
18,617
Average weekly wage
$1,002
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
6

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

How it compares

Stark cityState medianUS median
Median home value$264,724$244,663$289,727
Median sale price$215,000$249,900$325,000
Median days on market130 days40 days51 days
Median annual property tax$847$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 Stark city, MO?
$264,724.
What is the median sale price in Stark city, MO?
$215,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Stark city, MO?
Median days on market: 130 days.
What is typical rent in Stark 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 Stark city, MO?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, strongWind, coldWave, drought, hail.
Is Stark city, MO in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Stark city, MO?
Risk to homes is higher than 64% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Stark city, MO?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Stark city, MO?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Stark city, MO walkable?
Walkability index: 4.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Stark city, MO?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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