The basics
Total Population
320
Median Age
33.7
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$177,100
Lower than 57%
Median Property Tax
$1,482
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
1.55
Lower than 83%
Median Rent
$681
Lower than 70%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
79.3
Winter Avg Low (°F)
6.9
Avg Temperature (°F)
43.7
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
7.6
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
175.1
Annual Precipitation (in)
23.7
Annual Snowfall (in)
34
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
82.1
Higher than 73%
The full report
Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.
People
Work & Money
Housing
Amenities
Environment & Risk
ZIP Code 57242: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 57242?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 57242 is $177,100, lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 57242?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 57242 is $1,482, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 57242 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 57242 cost about 1.55× the median household income, lower than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 57242?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 57242 is $681 a month, lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 57242?
- ZIP Code 57242 averages 43.7°F year-round, summer highs near 79.3°F, winter lows around 6.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 34 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 57242 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 57242's FEMA National Risk Index score is 82.1 (higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is tornado.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →