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West Alton, MO

West Alton, MO.

Population: 482 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in West Alton, MO is $174,488 — down 12.7% over the past year. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with strong wind, cold wave, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$174,488

Typical home value

-12.7%

1-year change

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$174,488
1-year appreciation
-12.7%
3-year appreciation
-11.1%
5-year appreciation
+6.7%
10-year appreciation
+140.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Feb 2025)
$211,328
House Price Index (state)
416.7 (+3.7% YoY)

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

Market activity

1-year forecast
+0.4%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,064/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,104/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,349/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,731/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,997/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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
strong wind, cold wave, hail, inland flooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
strong wind: Very High · hail: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A10
NFIP flood claims on record
2,078
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 34% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
18.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Chemetco (8.2 mi)
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
58.0°F
Average high
67.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
44.7 in
Annual snowfall
10.2 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
40
Days with Good air quality
248
Days with Moderate air quality
57
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
164

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
42,228
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
36,268

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Gateway Arch National Park (17 mi)
National parks include
Gateway Arch National Park, Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
21
Nearest airport
St Louis Regional Airport (ALN) (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
St Louis Regional Airport (ALN) (9 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
37
Hospitals include
ALTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, OSF SAINT ANTHONY'S HEALTH CENTER, ALTON MENTAL HEALTH CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 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)
+810 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1961
Housing built before 1970
71.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
1.3%
Median annual property tax
$1,452
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
35.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
144,803
Average weekly wage
$1,211
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,661

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

How it compares

West AltonState medianUS median
Typical home value$174,488$246,773$288,527
Median annual property tax$1,452$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 West Alton, MO?
$174,488.
What is typical rent in West Alton, MO?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,349/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in West Alton, MO?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strong wind, cold wave, hail, inland flooding, lightning.
Is West Alton, MO in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within West Alton, MO. 2,078 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A10. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in West Alton, MO?
Risk to homes is higher than 34% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in West Alton, MO?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near West Alton, MO?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is West Alton, MO walkable?
Walkability index: 4.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in West Alton, MO?
Good. Median AQI: 40. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in West Alton, MO?
Regional Price Parity: 90.8 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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