The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 65246 sells for about $185,000, or $112 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% 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 $950 a month.
ZIP 65246 — Dalton
The housing market in 65246 is characterized by low inventory and slow turnover, typical of a rural Missouri community. Prices have seen modest appreciation, driven by limited supply rather than high demand. Market conditions remain stable with no significant development or economic shifts reported.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with low housing costs, rather than commuters or investors looking for high-growth opportunities.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 48 days on market with 4.6 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 0.0% · poverty 16.7% — 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 5.4%/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 5.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 65246, Chariton 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 the Dalton area are generally low and stable, consistent with rural Chariton County trends and significantly lower than regional urban centers.
Schools serving this area are part of the Keytesville R-III School District, which maintains a small-town educational environment with limited extracurricular offerings.
The area faces moderate risk from severe thunderstorms and occasional flooding near the Chariton River, with standard insurance coverage typically available.
Economic momentum is primarily driven by local agriculture and small-scale commerce, with limited new industrial or residential development activity.
Property taxes are assessed by Chariton County based on local millage rates, which include funding for school districts and county services; no special MUD or PID districts are present.
Commuting is primarily by private vehicle, with residents typically driving to nearby towns like Salisbury or Moberly for employment and services.
Recreational opportunities are centered on outdoor activities, including access to local fishing spots, rural trails, and community parks in nearby Dalton.
The rental market is limited and primarily consists of single-family homes, with low turnover and stable, modest rent levels.
The local economy is heavily reliant on agriculture and agribusiness, with most residents commuting to larger nearby towns for professional employment.
Not applicable; the area is entirely rural with no public transit infrastructure.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in this ZIP code.
Chariton County Assessor maintains property valuations based on periodic physical inspections and market sales data.
Parcels are subject to Chariton County property taxes and the Keytesville R-III School District levy.
Property insurance remains available, though premiums are influenced by regional exposure to severe weather events.
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Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 65246 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.
Local green space serving the immediate community.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.