The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 65779 sells for about $205,069, or $128 per square foot.
Prices are up +8.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 84 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $450 a month.
ZIP 65779 — Wheatland
The Willow Springs housing market shows steady appreciation and low inventory, driven by local demand and limited new construction. While sales volume remains modest, the market is characterized by stable pricing and a strong preference for single-family homes. Data for specific metrics like active listing counts and price-cut percentages are based on current market snapshots.
This area is well-suited for families and retirees seeking an affordable, quiet lifestyle in the Ozarks with access to outdoor amenities and a lower cost of living.
Median prices moved up 8.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 84 days on market with 6.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced 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 2.7% · poverty 20.7% — 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 8.6%/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 8.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 65779, Howell 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 Willow Springs are generally lower than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type in the region.
Schools serving the area are part of the Willow Springs R-IV School District, which is characterized by small class sizes and a focus on community-integrated education.
The area is located in the Ozark region, which presents moderate risks for severe thunderstorms and wind events; flood risks are localized to specific low-lying areas near natural springs.
Economic momentum is driven by local manufacturing and agricultural support services, with infrastructure improvements focused on maintaining regional connectivity via U.S. Routes 60 and 63.
Property taxes are assessed by Howell County based on local millage rates that fund school districts, county services, and municipal operations; no specific special district taxes like MUDs are prevalent.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents utilizing U.S. Routes 60 and 63 for travel to larger employment hubs in West Plains or Springfield.
The area features access to local parks and the nearby Mark Twain National Forest, offering extensive opportunities for hiking, fishing, and outdoor recreation within a short drive.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand for single-family detached homes, with limited multi-family options available.
The local economy is anchored by manufacturing, healthcare, and education sectors, with significant employment provided by the Willow Springs R-IV School District and local industrial employers.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use; the city serves as a regional crossroads for U.S. Routes 60 and 63, facilitating freight and commuter traffic.
Development planning is focused on small-scale commercial expansion and infrastructure maintenance to support the existing population base.
The Howell County Assessor maintains property valuations based on periodic physical inspections and market sales data to ensure equitable taxation.
Parcels are primarily served by the Willow Springs R-IV School District and local municipal utility providers.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire and severe weather risks common to the Missouri Ozarks.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
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.
Historic local theater hosting community events and films.
Community park offering sports fields and picnic areas.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.