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Kennett, MO

Kennett, MO.

Population: 11,930 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Kennett, MO is $115,085 — up 9.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $158,500 after a median 43 days on market. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, ice storm, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$115,085

Typical home value

+9.5%

1-year change

43

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$115,085
1-year appreciation
+9.5%
3-year appreciation
+5.8%
5-year appreciation
+3.6%
10-year appreciation
+22.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Oct 2022)
$115,571
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
$158,500
Median list price
$130,000
Median price per sqft
$95
1-year sale-price change
+19.6%
Median days on market
43 days
Homes sold (recent period)
28
For-sale inventory
40
Sale-to-list ratio
96.7%
Active listings
35
1-year forecast
+1.4%
New listings (monthly)
9

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$709/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$735/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$962/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,332/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,573/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
7
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.1 : 1
Schools include
H. BYRON MASTERSON ELEM., KENNETT HIGH, KENNETT CAREER TECH. CTR., DIAGNOSTIC CTR., SOUTH ELEM.

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, ice storm, earthquake, heat wave, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A03
NFIP flood claims on record
20
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 8% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
30.1%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 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
61.0°F
Average high
70.0°F
Average low
52.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.6 in
Annual snowfall
2.9 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,045
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,114

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail (24 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
31
Nearest airport
Kennett Memorial Airport (KNT) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Arkansas International Airport (BYH) (19 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
11
Hospitals include
ST BERNARDS MEDICAL CENTER, ARKANSAS METHODIST MEDICAL CENTER, GREAT RIVER MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.4 / 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 (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-38 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1970
Housing built before 1970
49.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.2%
Median annual property tax
$874
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
80.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
7,537
Average weekly wage
$700
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Real Estate, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
30

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

How it compares

KennettState medianUS median
Typical home value$115,085$246,773$288,527
Median sale price$158,500$249,900$325,000
Median days on market43 days40 days51 days
Median annual property tax$874$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 Kennett, MO?
$115,085.
What is the median sale price in Kennett, MO?
$158,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Kennett, MO?
Median days on market: 43 days.
What is typical rent in Kennett, 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 Kennett, MO?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, ice storm, earthquake, heat wave, lightning.
Is Kennett, MO in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Kennett, MO. 20 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A03. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Kennett, MO?
Risk to homes is higher than 8% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Kennett, MO?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Kennett, MO?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Kennett, MO?
7 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Kennett, MO walkable?
Walkability index: 5.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Kennett, MO?
Regional Price Parity: 90.8 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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