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Saint james, MO — ZIP 65559

Population: 9,303 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 65559 (Saint james, MO) is $242,917 — up 8.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $262,500 after a median 42 days on market. Typical rent runs $830/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, coldwave, heatwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$242,917

Median home value

+8.4%

1-year change

42

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$242,917
1-year appreciation
+8.4%
3-year appreciation
+19.2%
5-year appreciation
+36.3%
10-year appreciation
+86.8%
All-time peak (2026-08)
$242,917
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
$262,500
Median list price
$237,450
Median price per sqft
$143
1-year sale-price change
+4.2%
Median days on market
42 days
Homes sold (recent period)
25
For-sale inventory
36
Sale-to-list ratio
98.6%
Active listings
35
1-year forecast
+1.9%
New listings (monthly)
11

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

Rents

Typical rent
$830/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$756/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$781/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$973/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,299/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,374/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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.8 : 1
Schools include
ST. JAMES HIGH, LUCY WORTHAM JAMES ELEM., ST. JAMES MIDDLE

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, coldWave, heatWave, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 57% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
71.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Vienna Wells (21.4 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
45.9 in
Annual snowfall
11.1 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,402
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,560

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Green Airfield (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport-Forney Field (TBN) (35 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
7
Hospitals include
SSM HEALTH ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL - JEFFERSON CITY, PHELPS COUNTY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, 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)
-57 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,983
Housing built before 1970
29.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
24.2%
Median annual property tax
$1,261
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
58.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
13,380
Average weekly wage
$959
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
101

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

How it compares

ZIP 65559State medianUS median
Median home value$242,917$246,773$288,527
Median sale price$262,500$249,900$325,000
Median days on market42 days40 days51 days
Typical rent$830/mo$1,400/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,261$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 65559?
$242,917.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 65559?
$262,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 65559?
Median days on market: 42 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 65559?
Typical rent: $830/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 65559?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, coldWave, heatWave, lightning, strongWind.
Is ZIP 65559 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 65559?
Risk to homes is higher than 57% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 65559?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 65559?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 65559?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 65559 walkable?
Walkability index: 8.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 65559?
Regional Price Parity: 90.8 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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