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Jefferson City, MO

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Jefferson City.

Population: 69,938 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Jefferson City, MO is $280,959 — up 7.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $269,900 after a median 13 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,022/month. 22 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with ice storm, heat wave, inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$280,959

Typical home value

+7.7%

1-year change

13

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$280,959
1-year appreciation
+7.7%
3-year appreciation
+18.9%
5-year appreciation
+42.6%
10-year appreciation
+98.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$280,959
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
$269,900
Median list price
$269,975
Median price per sqft
$144
1-year sale-price change
-2.8%
Median days on market
13 days
Homes sold (recent period)
242
For-sale inventory
178
Sale-to-list ratio
103.0%
Active listings
155
1-year forecast
+3.7%
Days to pending
26 days
New listings (monthly)
82

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,022/mo
1-year rent change
+6.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$731/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$735/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$962/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,332/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,548/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
22
Elementary schools
11
Middle schools
3
High schools
6
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.1 : 1
School districts serving the area
MO SCHLS FOR THE SEV DISABLED, DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, BLAIR OAKS R-II
Schools include
H KENNETH KIRCHNER SCHOOL, ALGOA CORRECTIONAL CENTER, BLAIR OAKS ELEM., BLAIR OAKS HIGH, BLAIR OAKS MIDDLE SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, heat wave, inland flooding, lightning, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
448
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 56% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
54.6%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
59.0°F
Average high
69.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
43.8 in
Annual snowfall
4.8 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
6.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
19,869
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
12,499

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Jefferson City Memorial Airport (JEF) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Columbia Regional Airport (COU) (17 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
5
Hospitals include
SSM HEALTH ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL - JEFFERSON CITY, BOONE HOSPITAL CENTER, COLUMBIA MO VA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.5 / 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)
-29 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1982
Housing built before 1970
31.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.1%
Median annual property tax
$1,816
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
75.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
33,738
Average weekly wage
$1,121
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
154

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

How it compares

Jefferson CityState medianUS median
Typical home value$280,959$246,773$288,527
Median sale price$269,900$249,900$325,000
Median days on market13 days40 days51 days
Typical rent$1,022/mo$1,400/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,816$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 typical home value in Jefferson City, MO?
$280,959.
What is the median sale price in Jefferson City, MO?
$269,900.
How long do homes take to sell in Jefferson City, MO?
Median days on market: 13 days.
What is typical rent in Jefferson City, MO?
Typical rent: $1,022/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Jefferson City, MO?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, heat wave, inland flooding, lightning, strong wind.
Is Jefferson City, MO in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 448 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 Jefferson City, MO?
Risk to homes is higher than 56% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Jefferson City, MO?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Jefferson City, MO?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Jefferson City, MO?
22 schools (11 elementary, 3 middle, 6 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Jefferson City, MO walkable?
Walkability index: 6.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Jefferson City, MO?
Regional Price Parity: 90.8 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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