The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 65668 sells for about $245,900, or $137 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 112 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $880 a month.
ZIP 65668 — Hermitage
The housing market in 65668 is characterized by low inventory and steady demand for rural, lake-adjacent properties. Prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, driven by limited supply rather than high transaction volume. The market remains stable with little speculative activity.
This ZIP is best suited for retirees, outdoor enthusiasts, and families seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle near lake amenities.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 112 days on market with 6.2 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 29.2% · poverty 21.5% — elevated distress and economic pressure.
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 8.5%/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 2.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 65668, Hickory County MO
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in Hermitage are generally low, consistent with rural Missouri trends, though specific localized data is limited.
The area is served by the Hermitage R-IV School District, which provides standard public education for the rural community.
The region is primarily concerned with wildfire risks common to the Ozarks and potential flooding near Pomme de Terre Lake.
Economic momentum is driven by tourism and recreation associated with Pomme de Terre Lake, with limited large-scale industrial development.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level by Hickory County, with rates reflecting rural service requirements and local school district levies.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling to nearby regional hubs for employment.
The area is anchored by Pomme de Terre Lake, offering extensive boating, fishing, and camping opportunities, alongside local parks.
The rental market is limited, primarily consisting of single-family homes with low vacancy pressure and minimal short-term rental saturation.
The local economy is heavily reliant on tourism, agriculture, and local government services.
Transportation is entirely reliant on private vehicles; no public transit infrastructure exists.
Development is primarily focused on residential expansion and recreational infrastructure improvements.
Hickory County Assessor manages property valuations based on state-mandated assessment cycles.
Parcels are subject to school district levies and county-wide emergency service district taxes.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by rural fire protection ratings and proximity to water bodies.
Data derived from ZCTA-level census profiles and local assessor records.
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.
Major regional attraction for fishing, boating, and water sports.
Provides extensive hiking trails, camping, and beach access.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.