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Plato, MO — ZIP 65552

Population: 2,378 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 65552 (Plato, MO) is $238,925 — up 9.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $251,550 after a median 85 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, icestorm, heatwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$238,925

Median home value

+9.0%

1-year change

85

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$238,925
1-year appreciation
+9.0%
3-year appreciation
+17.7%
5-year appreciation
+40.1%
10-year appreciation
+77.1%
All-time peak (2026-08)
$238,925
House Price Index (state)
416.7 (+3.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$251,550
Median list price
$232,400
Median price per sqft
$118
1-year sale-price change
-8.2%
Median days on market
85 days
Homes sold (recent period)
10
For-sale inventory
15
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
7
1-year forecast
+2.3%
New listings (monthly)
4

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$670/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$735/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$962/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,279/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,608/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)
90.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.2 : 1
Schools include
PLATO ELEM., PLATO HIGH

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, iceStorm, heatWave, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High · wildfire: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 63% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
89.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
47.9 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)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Ozark National Scenic Riverways (55 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
Flying 'E' Airport (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport-Forney Field (TBN) (18 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
6
Hospitals include
PHELPS COUNTY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, TEXAS COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, General Leonard Wood ACH (FT Leonard Wood)
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 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)
+193 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
18.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.3%
Median annual property tax
$972
Mean commute to work
31 min
Households with broadband internet
71.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,804
Average weekly wage
$787
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
4

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

How it compares

ZIP 65552State medianUS median
Median home value$238,925$246,773$288,527
Median sale price$251,550$249,900$325,000
Median days on market85 days40 days51 days
Median annual property tax$972$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 ZIP 65552?
$238,925.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 65552?
$251,550.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 65552?
Median days on market: 85 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 65552?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $962/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 65552?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, iceStorm, heatWave, lightning, strongWind.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 65552?
Risk to homes is higher than 63% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 65552?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 65552?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 65552?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 65552?
Regional Price Parity: 90.8 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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