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La Plata, MO

La Plata, MO.

Population: 2,344 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in La Plata, MO is $205,713 — up 6.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $374,000 after a median 45 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with lightning, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$205,713

Typical home value

+6.5%

1-year change

45

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$205,713
1-year appreciation
+6.5%
3-year appreciation
+13.0%
5-year appreciation
+35.3%
10-year appreciation
+84.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Mar 2026)
$208,065
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
$374,000
Median list price
$219,900
Median price per sqft
$140
1-year sale-price change
+187.9%
Median days on market
45 days
Homes sold (recent period)
6
For-sale inventory
16
Sale-to-list ratio
61.1%
Active listings
10
1-year forecast
+1.0%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$750/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$778/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,018/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,223/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,494/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
8.9 : 1
Schools include
LA PLATA ELEM., LA PLATA HIGH

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low · heat wave: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 49% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
66.7%
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 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
54.0°F
Average high
64.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
41.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

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

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Schneider Field (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Kirksville Regional Airport (IRK) (7 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
7
Hospitals include
NORTHEAST REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, MOBERLY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, PUTNAM COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
16
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 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)
+20 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1967
Housing built before 1970
55.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
14.2%
Median annual property tax
$886
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
45.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,419
Average weekly wage
$853
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
13

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

How it compares

La PlataState medianUS median
Typical home value$205,713$246,773$288,527
Median sale price$374,000$249,900$325,000
Median days on market45 days40 days51 days
Median annual property tax$886$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 La Plata, MO?
$205,713.
What is the median sale price in La Plata, MO?
$374,000.
How long do homes take to sell in La Plata, MO?
Median days on market: 45 days.
What is typical rent in La Plata, MO?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,018/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in La Plata, MO?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, tornado.
What is the wildfire risk in La Plata, MO?
Risk to homes is higher than 49% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in La Plata, MO?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near La Plata, MO?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve La Plata, MO?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in La Plata, MO?
Regional Price Parity: 90.8 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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