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Yellville, AR — ZIP 72687

Population: 6,238 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 72687 (Yellville, AR) is $219,598 — up 1.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $161,875 after a median 83 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, coldwave, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$219,598

Median home value

+1.2%

1-year change

83

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$219,598
1-year appreciation
+1.2%
3-year appreciation
-1.5%
5-year appreciation
+10.0%
10-year appreciation
+61.7%
All-time peak (2024-09)
$225,411
House Price Index (state)
371.1 (+1.1% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$161,875
Median list price
$250,000
Median price per sqft
$113
1-year sale-price change
-7.8%
Median days on market
83 days
Homes sold (recent period)
22
For-sale inventory
72
Sale-to-list ratio
93.6%
Active listings
52
New listings (monthly)
12

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$650/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$734/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$915/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,151/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,283/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
86.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.30/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
8.1 : 1
Schools include
YELLVILLE-SUMMIT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, YELLVILLE-SUMMIT HIGH SCHOOL, YELLVILLE-SUMMIT MIDDLE SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, coldWave, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Very High · wildfire: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 72% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
90.3%
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)

Average annual temperature
58.0°F
Average high
70.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.1 in
Annual snowfall
4.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°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
Buffalo National River (19 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
Marion County Regional Airport (FLP) (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Ozark Regional Airport (WMH) (14 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
NORTH ARKANSAS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, BAXTER HEALTH, IZARD REGIONAL HOSPITAL LLC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 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)
+112 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,988
Housing built before 1970
17.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
28.6%
Median annual property tax
$907
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
56.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,534
Average weekly wage
$841
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
190

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

How it compares

ZIP 72687State medianUS median
Median home value$219,598$190,080$288,527
Median sale price$161,875$220,950$325,000
Median days on market83 days61 days51 days
Median annual property tax$907$628$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 72687?
$219,598.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 72687?
$161,875.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 72687?
Median days on market: 83 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 72687?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $915/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 72687?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, coldWave, lightning, strongWind.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 72687?
Risk to homes is higher than 72% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 72687?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 72687?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 72687?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 72687?
Regional Price Parity: 86.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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