The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 65334 sells for about $165,000, or $112 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 48 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,362 a month.
ZIP 65334 — Hughesville
The housing market in 65334 remains stable with modest price appreciation and low inventory levels. Demand is supported by local employment stability, though higher mortgage rates have tempered transaction volume compared to previous years.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and local workers seeking affordable housing options and a quiet, small-town lifestyle with proximity to essential services.
Median prices moved up 3.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 48 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.8% · poverty 23.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 65334, Pettis County MO
Crime rates in the area are generally lower than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type.
The area is served by the Sedalia School District, which maintains a moderate rating for student performance and college readiness.
The region is subject to standard Midwestern weather risks, including severe thunderstorms and occasional tornado activity; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas near water bodies.
Economic momentum is driven by local manufacturing and agricultural support services, with steady but modest infrastructure investment in the surrounding Pettis County area.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Missouri) — Occupancy Law Property Tax Proration: Allows for the assessment and taxation of newly constructed residential property starting the first month following occupancy, and pro rata removal from tax rolls for improvements destroyed by natural disaster. State (Missouri) — Residential Property Tax Assessment: Residential property is assessed at 19% of its true market value. The formula is: (Market Value * 0.19) * Local Tax Rate = Annual Tax Liability.
Residents primarily commute by personal vehicle, with most employment centers located within a 15-20 minute drive in Sedalia.
The area features access to local community parks, nearby fishing spots, and basic retail shopping centers within the Sedalia city limits.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and steady demand, primarily driven by local workforce needs and limited new multi-family supply.
The economy is anchored by manufacturing, healthcare, and agricultural processing, with major employers including Tyson Foods and local medical centers.
Transportation is heavily reliant on highway access, with US-50 and US-65 serving as the primary corridors for regional connectivity.
Current planning focuses on infrastructure upgrades to support existing residential density and small-scale commercial expansion.
The Pettis County Assessor conducts periodic property revaluations to ensure assessments align with market value trends.
Parcels are subject to school district taxes, county general funds, and specific fire protection district levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional severe weather exposure, with standard coverage widely available.
The state has seen stable domestic migration patterns with a slight trend toward suburban and rural growth.
Missouri is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for relatively efficient processing of defaulted mortgages.
Sellers are required to provide a property disclosure statement detailing known material defects to potential buyers.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 65334 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Features walking trails, picnic areas, and community event spaces.
Private 18-hole course serving the local community.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.