The basics
Total Population
1,955
Median Age
41.2
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$175,500
Lower than 58%
Median Property Tax
$822
Effective Tax Rate
0%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.14
Higher than 56%
Median Rent
$909
Near median
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
90.9
Winter Avg Low (°F)
32.1
Avg Temperature (°F)
62
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
67.6
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
67.5
Annual Precipitation (in)
54.6
Annual Snowfall (in)
2.7
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
96.8
Higher than 95%
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 71842: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 71842?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 71842 is $175,500, lower than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 71842?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 71842 is $822, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 71842 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 71842 cost about 3.14× the median household income, higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 71842?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 71842 is $909 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 71842?
- ZIP Code 71842 averages 62°F year-round, summer highs near 90.9°F, winter lows around 32.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 2.7 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 71842 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 71842's FEMA National Risk Index score is 96.8 (higher than 95% 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 →