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Rich Hill, MO

Rich Hill, MO.

Population: 2,688 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Rich Hill, MO is $157,819 — down 6.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $136,400 after a median 58 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 strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$157,819

Typical home value

-6.9%

1-year change

58

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$157,819
1-year appreciation
-6.9%
3-year appreciation
0.0%
5-year appreciation
+1.9%
10-year appreciation
+76.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Feb 2025)
$174,529
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
$136,400
Median list price
$127,950
Median price per sqft
$104
1-year sale-price change
-25.0%
Median days on market
58 days
Homes sold (recent period)
9
For-sale inventory
9
Sale-to-list ratio
100.2%
Active listings
6
1-year forecast
+2.2%
New listings (monthly)
3

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$834/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$839/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,098/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,402/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,835/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
12.2 : 1
Schools include
RICH HILL HIGH, RICH HILL ELEM.

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
strong wind: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low · heat wave: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
2
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 47% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
70.2%
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
57.0°F
Average high
68.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
44.8 in
Annual snowfall
8.4 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
9.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,929
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,299

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Fort Scott National Historic Site (24 mi)
National parks include
Fort Scott National Historic Site, Harry S Truman National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Laughlin Airport (7 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
10
Hospitals include
MIAMI COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER, GIRARD MEDICAL CENTER, ADAIR ACUTE CARE AT OSAWATOMIE STATE HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 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)
+60 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
42.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.4%
Median annual property tax
$705
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
47.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,668
Average weekly wage
$838
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
18

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

How it compares

Rich HillState medianUS median
Typical home value$157,819$246,773$288,527
Median sale price$136,400$249,900$325,000
Median days on market58 days40 days51 days
Median annual property tax$705$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 Rich Hill, MO?
$157,819.
What is the median sale price in Rich Hill, MO?
$136,400.
How long do homes take to sell in Rich Hill, MO?
Median days on market: 58 days.
What is typical rent in Rich Hill, MO?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,098/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Rich Hill, MO?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strong wind.
Is Rich Hill, MO in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Rich Hill, MO. 2 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Rich Hill, MO?
Risk to homes is higher than 47% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Rich Hill, MO?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Rich Hill, MO?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Rich Hill, MO?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Rich Hill, MO walkable?
Walkability index: 9.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Rich Hill, MO?
Regional Price Parity: 90.8 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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