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Sweet Springs, MO

Sweet Springs, MO.

Population: 2,122 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Sweet Springs, MO is $180,929 — up 13.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $240,000 after a median 41 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 cold wave, drought, heat wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$180,929

Typical home value

+13.6%

1-year change

41

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$180,929
1-year appreciation
+13.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$180,929
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
$240,000
Median list price
$159,500
Median price per sqft
$141
1-year sale-price change
+26.7%
Median days on market
41 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
10
Active listings
11
1-year forecast
+1.6%

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
$1,231/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,264/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
9.5 : 1
Schools include
SWEET SPRINGS ELEM., SWEET SPRINGS HIGH

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, drought, heat wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · ice storm: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
2
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 35% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
41.0%
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
54.0°F
Average high
66.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
42.5 in
Annual snowfall
12.2 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
9.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,297
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,808

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Marshall Memorial Municipal Airport (MHL) (12 mi)
Nearest major airport
Whiteman Air Force Base (SZL) (20 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
8
Hospitals include
BOTHWELL REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER, WESTERN MISSOURI MEDICAL CENTER, FITZGIBBON HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 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)
-120 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
50.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.4%
Median annual property tax
$989
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
45.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
7,217
Average weekly wage
$913
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade, Agriculture
Annual residential building permits (county)
23

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

How it compares

Sweet SpringsState medianUS median
Typical home value$180,929$246,773$288,527
Median sale price$240,000$249,900$325,000
Median days on market41 days40 days51 days
Median annual property tax$989$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 Sweet Springs, MO?
$180,929.
What is the median sale price in Sweet Springs, MO?
$240,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Sweet Springs, MO?
Median days on market: 41 days.
What is typical rent in Sweet Springs, 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 Sweet Springs, MO?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, drought, heat wave.
Is Sweet Springs, MO in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Sweet Springs, 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 Sweet Springs, MO?
Risk to homes is higher than 35% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Sweet Springs, MO?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Sweet Springs, MO?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Sweet Springs, MO?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Sweet Springs, MO walkable?
Walkability index: 9.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Sweet Springs, MO?
Regional Price Parity: 90.8 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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