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ZIP Code 65281

Chariton, Missouri

FIPS 65281

Juniper

ZIP Code 65281 is in the top 38% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 23% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 34th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$185,300

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

84.4

Higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

3,030

Median Age

41.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$185,300

Near median

Median Property Tax

$1,076

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.51

Lower than 62%

Median Rent

$729

Lower than 66%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

86.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

21.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

54

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

33.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

115.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

40

Annual Snowfall (in)

12.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

84.4

Higher than 77%

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 65281: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 65281?
The median home value in ZIP Code 65281 is $185,300, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 65281?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 65281 is $1,076, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 65281 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 65281 cost about 2.51× the median household income, lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 65281?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 65281 is $729 a month, lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 65281?
ZIP Code 65281 averages 54°F year-round, summer highs near 86.2°F, winter lows around 21.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 12.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 65281 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 65281's FEMA National Risk Index score is 84.4 (higher than 77% 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 →