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Olive Branch, IL — ZIP 62969

Population: 314 (Census ACS)

The median home value (Census ACS) in ZIP 62969 (Olive Branch, IL) is $62,100. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, earthquake, ice storm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$62,100

Median home value (Census)

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value (Census)
$62,100
House Price Index (state)
340.3 (+5.5% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median list price
$650,000
Active listings
1

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$757/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$833/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,012/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,401/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,692/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
100.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, earthquake, ice storm, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
26
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 23% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
45.1%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Missouri Electric Works (14.8 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
60.0°F
Average high
70.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
49.6 in
Annual snowfall
3.1 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,268
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,211

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Cairo Regional Airport (CIR) (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport (CGI) (14 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
12
Hospitals include
MARION IL VA MEDICAL CENTER, HEARTLAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF CARBONDALE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.1 / 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 (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-75 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1975
Housing built before 1970
38.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
26.8%
Median annual property tax
$1,292
Households with broadband internet
2.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
591
Average weekly wage
$1,041
Top industries (by employment)
Utilities, Finance & Insurance, Agriculture

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

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 62969?
$62,100 (Census ACS).
What is typical rent in ZIP 62969?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,012/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 62969?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, earthquake, ice storm, strong wind.
Is ZIP 62969 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 62969. 26 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 62969?
Risk to homes is higher than 23% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 62969?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 62969?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is ZIP 62969 walkable?
Walkability index: 4.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 62969?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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