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Thornfield, MO

Thornfield, MO.

Population: 445 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Thornfield, MO is $231,786 — up 5.0% over the past year. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with ice storm, heat wave, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$231,786

Typical home value

+5.0%

1-year change

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$231,786
1-year appreciation
+5.0%
3-year appreciation
+12.5%
5-year appreciation
+39.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$231,786
House Price Index (state)
416.7 (+3.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median list price
$284,950
For-sale inventory
5
Active listings
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
$1,146/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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
8.0 : 1
Schools include
THORNFIELD ELEM.

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, heat wave, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 71% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
96.8%
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)

Annual precipitation
46.1 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
1
Nearest national park
Buffalo National River (50 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
18
Nearest airport
Rocky Top Airfield (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Ozark Regional Airport (WMH) (20 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
4
Hospitals include
NORTH ARKANSAS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, BAXTER HEALTH, IZARD REGIONAL HOSPITAL LLC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 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)
+90 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1983
Housing built before 1970
16.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.2%
Median annual property tax
$600
Households with broadband internet
10.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,063
Average weekly wage
$636
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Finance & Insurance, Arts & Entertainment
Annual residential building permits (county)
6

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

How it compares

ThornfieldState medianUS median
Typical home value$231,786$246,773$288,527
Median annual property tax$600$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 Thornfield, MO?
$231,786.
What is typical rent in Thornfield, 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 Thornfield, MO?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, heat wave, strong wind.
What is the wildfire risk in Thornfield, MO?
Risk to homes is higher than 71% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Thornfield, MO?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Thornfield, MO?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Thornfield, MO?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in Thornfield, MO?
Regional Price Parity: 90.8 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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