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Puxico, MO

Puxico, MO.

Population: 3,204 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Puxico, MO is $171,892 — up 7.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $85,000 after a median 67 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, coldwave, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$171,892

Median home value

+7.6%

1-year change

67

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$171,892
1-year appreciation
+7.6%
3-year appreciation
+8.0%
5-year appreciation
+22.3%
10-year appreciation
+48.3%
All-time peak (2026-08)
$171,892
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
$85,000
Median list price
$209,000
Median price per sqft
$67
1-year sale-price change
-47.7%
Median days on market
67 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
12
Sale-to-list ratio
89.8%
Active listings
13
1-year forecast
+1.6%
New listings (monthly)
5

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
$1,281/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,286/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
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.4 : 1
Schools include
PUXICO ELEM., PUXICO HIGH, MINGO PUXICO TECHNICAL HIGH, PUXICO JR. HIGH

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, coldWave, drought, earthquake, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 17% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
48.2%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 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
59.0°F
Average high
69.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
21
Days with Good air quality
12
Highest AQI recorded (year)
43

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
18
Nearest airport
Nilsen Airport (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport (CGI) (33 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
9
Hospitals include
PIGGOTT COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, POPLAR BLUFF VA MEDICAL CENTER, POPLAR BLUFF REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.3 / 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)
+80 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,975
Housing built before 1970
38.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.9%
Median annual property tax
$768
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
38.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
8,624
Average weekly wage
$931
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
8

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

How it compares

PuxicoState medianUS median
Median home value$171,892$246,773$288,527
Median sale price$85,000$249,900$325,000
Median days on market67 days40 days51 days
Median annual property tax$768$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 Puxico, MO?
$171,892.
What is the median sale price in Puxico, MO?
$85,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Puxico, MO?
Median days on market: 67 days.
What is typical rent in Puxico, 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 Puxico, MO?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, coldWave, drought, earthquake, heatWave.
What is the wildfire risk in Puxico, MO?
Risk to homes is higher than 17% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Puxico, MO?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Puxico, MO?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Puxico, MO?
4 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in Puxico, MO?
Good. Median AQI: 21. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Puxico, MO?
Regional Price Parity: 90.8 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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