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South West City, MO

South West City, MO.

Population: 1,586 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in South West City, MO is $190,459 — up 2.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $250,000 after a median 36 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with ice storm, drought, inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$190,459

Typical home value

+2.0%

1-year change

36

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$190,459
1-year appreciation
+2.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Mar 2026)
$197,979
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
$250,000
Median list price
$225,000
Median price per sqft
$123
1-year sale-price change
-49.9%
Median days on market
36 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
9
Active listings
4

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

Rents

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
$1,608/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
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.7 : 1
Schools include
SOUTHWEST CITY ELEM., NOEL PRIMARY

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, drought, inland flooding, strong wind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 72% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
91.1%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Pools Prairie (14.3 mi)
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
69.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
49.2 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)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
George Washington Carver National Monument (27 mi)
National parks include
George Washington Carver National Monument, Pea Ridge National Military Park
Airports within 30 mi
27
Nearest airport
B and S Farms Airfield (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) (26 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
20
Hospitals include
SILOAM SPRINGS REGIONAL HOSPITAL, WASHINGTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, FAYETTEVILLE AR VA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 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)
+83 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1978
Housing built before 1970
29.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.8%
Median annual property tax
$743
Households with broadband internet
44.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,883
Average weekly wage
$890
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Health Care, Agriculture
Annual residential building permits (county)
18

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

How it compares

South West CityState medianUS median
Typical home value$190,459$246,773$288,527
Median sale price$250,000$249,900$325,000
Median days on market36 days40 days51 days
Median annual property tax$743$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 South West City, MO?
$190,459.
What is the median sale price in South West City, MO?
$250,000.
How long do homes take to sell in South West City, MO?
Median days on market: 36 days.
What is typical rent in South West City, 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 South West City, MO?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, drought, inland flooding, strong wind, tornado.
What is the wildfire risk in South West City, MO?
Risk to homes is higher than 72% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in South West 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 South West City, MO?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve South West City, MO?
2 schools (2 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in South West City, MO?
Regional Price Parity: 90.8 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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