The basics
Total Population
678
Median Age
54.5
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$54,400
Lower than 90%
Median Property Tax
$444
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
1.25
Lower than 86%
Median Rent
$611
Lower than 73%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
92.5
Winter Avg Low (°F)
35.3
Avg Temperature (°F)
64.2
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
87.7
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
53.3
Annual Precipitation (in)
57.2
Annual Snowfall (in)
0.6
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
72.2
Higher than 59%
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 71256: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 71256?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 71256 is $54,400, lower than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 71256?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 71256 is $444, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 71256 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 71256 cost about 1.25× the median household income, lower than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 71256?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 71256 is $611 a month, lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 71256?
- ZIP Code 71256 averages 64.2°F year-round, summer highs near 92.5°F, winter lows around 35.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.6 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 71256 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 71256's FEMA National Risk Index score is 72.2 (higher than 59% 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 →