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Montrose, MO

Montrose, MO.

Population: 1,151 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Montrose, MO is $297,043 — up 5.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $159,000 after a median 19 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 drought, icestorm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$297,043

Median home value

+5.8%

1-year change

19

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$297,043
1-year appreciation
+5.8%
3-year appreciation
+15.4%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$297,388
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
$159,000
Median list price
$159,000
Median price per sqft
$112
Median days on market
19 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+3.4%

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
$1,259/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,264/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
6.0 : 1
Schools include
MONTROSE ELEM., MONTROSE HIGH

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 59% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
66.9%
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
56.0°F
Average high
68.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
43.2 in
Annual snowfall
10.1 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)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Fort Scott National Historic Site (50 mi)
National parks include
Fort Scott National Historic Site, Harry S Truman National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Brownsberger Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Whiteman Air Force Base (SZL) (39 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
10
Hospitals include
ADVENTHEALTH SOUTH OVERLAND PARK, INC, BATES COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, NEVADA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 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)
+102 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,978
Housing built before 1970
40.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.2%
Median annual property tax
$1,313
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
34.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,312
Average weekly wage
$919
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
18

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

How it compares

MontroseState medianUS median
Median home value$297,043$246,773$288,527
Median sale price$159,000$249,900$325,000
Median days on market19 days40 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,313$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 Montrose, MO?
$297,043.
What is the median sale price in Montrose, MO?
$159,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Montrose, MO?
Median days on market: 19 days.
What is typical rent in Montrose, MO?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $962/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Montrose, MO?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, winterWeather.
What is the wildfire risk in Montrose, MO?
Risk to homes is higher than 59% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Montrose, MO?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Montrose, MO?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Montrose, MO?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Montrose, MO?
Regional Price Parity: 90.8 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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