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Willard, MO

Willard, MO.

Population: 9,692 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Willard, MO is $277,930 — up 2.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $261,995 after a median 39 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,600/month. 5 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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$277,930

Median home value

+2.3%

1-year change

39

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$277,930
1-year appreciation
+2.3%
3-year appreciation
+9.2%
5-year appreciation
+30.4%
10-year appreciation
+104.0%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$278,378
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
$261,995
Median list price
$287,448
Median price per sqft
$173
1-year sale-price change
-9.8%
Median days on market
39 days
Homes sold (recent period)
39
For-sale inventory
41
Active listings
27
1-year forecast
+2.1%
New listings (monthly)
16

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,600/mo
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
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Schools include
WILLARD MIDDLE, WILLARD HIGH, WILLARD NORTH ELEM., WILLARD EAST ELEM., WILLARD INTERMEDIATE NORTH

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 (8.1 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)

Average annual temperature
58.0°F
Average high
68.0°F
Average low
47.0°F
Annual precipitation
47.3 in
Annual snowfall
11.2 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
4.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
10,709
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
9,158

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Wilson's Creek National Battlefield (18 mi)
National parks include
Wilson's Creek National Battlefield, George Washington Carver National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
29
Nearest airport
Bird Field (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Springfield Branson National Airport (SGF) (8 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
1,995
Housing built before 1970
17.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
39.3%
Median annual property tax
$1,666
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
57.7%

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

WillardState medianUS median
Median home value$277,930$244,663$289,727
Median sale price$261,995$249,900$325,000
Median days on market39 days40 days51 days
Typical rent$1,600/mo$1,417/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,666$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 Willard, MO?
$277,930.
What is the median sale price in Willard, MO?
$261,995.
How long do homes take to sell in Willard, MO?
Median days on market: 39 days.
What is typical rent in Willard, MO?
Typical rent: $1,600/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Willard, MO?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, winterWeather, heatWave, lightning, strongWind.
Is Willard, MO in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Willard, 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 Willard, MO?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Willard, MO?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Willard, MO?
5 schools (2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Willard, MO walkable?
Walkability index: 4.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Willard, MO?
Good. Median AQI: 49. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Willard, MO?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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