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Strafford, MO

Strafford, MO.

Population: 8,584 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Strafford, MO is $318,737 — up 4.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $275,000 after a median 8 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, winterweather, heatwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$318,737

Median home value

+4.2%

1-year change

8

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$318,737
1-year appreciation
+4.2%
3-year appreciation
+8.5%
5-year appreciation
+29.8%
10-year appreciation
+109.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$318,737
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
$275,000
Median list price
$379,900
Median price per sqft
$172
1-year sale-price change
-29.5%
Median days on market
8 days
Homes sold (recent period)
21
For-sale inventory
36
Active listings
19
1-year forecast
+2.4%
New listings (monthly)
14

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
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
STRAFFORD MIDDLE, STRAFFORD ELEM., STRAFFORD HIGH, COGDILL EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, winterWeather, heatWave, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively High · iceStorm: Very High
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 58% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
30.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Fulbright Landfill (11.7 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)

Annual precipitation
52.0 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
49
Days with Good air quality
188
Days with Moderate air quality
171
Highest AQI recorded (year)
122

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
20,106
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
14,805

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Wilson's Creek National Battlefield (21 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
30
Nearest airport
Cuinche Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Springfield Branson National Airport (SGF) (16 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
COX MEDICAL CENTERS, MERCY HOSPITAL SPRINGFIELD, LAKELAND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 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)
+367 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,994
Housing built before 1970
10.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
39.6%
Median annual property tax
$1,664
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
58.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
157,272
Average weekly wage
$1,055
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,029

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

How it compares

StraffordState medianUS median
Median home value$318,737$244,663$289,727
Median sale price$275,000$249,900$325,000
Median days on market8 days40 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,664$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 Strafford, MO?
$318,737.
What is the median sale price in Strafford, MO?
$275,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Strafford, MO?
Median days on market: 8 days.
What is typical rent in Strafford, 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 Strafford, MO?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, winterWeather, heatWave, lightning, strongWind.
Is Strafford, MO in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Strafford, MO?
Risk to homes is higher than 58% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Strafford, MO?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Strafford, MO?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Strafford, MO?
4 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Strafford, MO walkable?
Walkability index: 6.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Strafford, MO?
Good. Median AQI: 49. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Strafford, MO?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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