The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 65324 sells for about $357,450, or $158 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 62 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,150 a month.
ZIP 65324 — Climax Springs
The housing market in 65324 remains stable with low inventory and modest price appreciation. Market conditions are driven by limited supply and steady demand from local buyers, though sales volume remains low due to the rural nature of the area.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with affordable housing options compared to larger metropolitan areas.
Median prices moved up 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 62 days on market with 5.8 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 0.0% · poverty 8.5% — 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 10.5%/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 8.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 65324, Pettis 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 this rural area are generally low and stable, consistent with regional trends for small-town Missouri.
Schools serving this ZIP are part of local rural districts that provide standard public education with moderate performance ratings.
The area is subject to standard Midwestern weather risks, including severe thunderstorms and occasional tornado activity; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas.
Economic momentum is modest, driven primarily by local agriculture, small-scale retail, and regional service industries.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level based on fair market value, with standard exemptions available for homesteads and seniors.
Residents typically rely on personal vehicles for commutes, with travel times to regional employment hubs averaging 30-45 minutes.
Local recreation is centered on outdoor activities, including access to nearby state parks, fishing, and community-based sports facilities.
The rental market is limited in depth, characterized by low turnover and a reliance on single-family home rentals rather than large apartment complexes.
The local economy is anchored by agricultural production and small-business services, with limited industrial presence.
Transportation is almost exclusively dependent on private vehicle use via state and county highway networks.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in this ZIP.
The county appraisal district conducts annual assessments to determine property values for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to standard school district and county-level tax levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather risks, including wind and hail exposure.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level profiles.
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.
- SuperSplash USA4.216.6 mi
- Jolly Mon Indoor Water Park4.215.4 mi
- Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf4.817.3 mi
- Jetz Trampoline Park4.519.9 mi
- Lake Escape- Escape Rooms, Golf Simulator and Axe Throwing4.920 mi
- Bridal Cave & Thunder Mountain Park4.712.1 mi
- Ozarks Amphitheater4.712.7 mi
- Old Kinderhook Resort, Golf Club4.612 mi
- Dog Days Bar & Grill4.419.3 mi
- Shady Gators4.315.8 mi
- Bridal Cave & Thunder Mountain Park4.712.1 mi
- Enchanted Village of Lights4.812 mi
- St Patrick Catholic Church4.912.3 mi
- Mecca Farm4.89.9 mi
- Awesome Alley4.211.8 mi
- Ha Ha Tonka Castle Ruins4.814.6 mi
- Camden County Historical Society4.816 mi
- Bridal Cave & Thunder Mountain Park4.712.1 mi
- The Lodge of Four Seasons3.918.2 mi
- Shorty Pants Lakeside Cajun Restaurant & Marina4.517.1 mi
- Alhonna Resort & Marina4.415.4 mi
- Lake of the Ozarks State Park Grand Glaize Marina Boat Rental4.618 mi
- Millstone Marina & RV Resort4.616.3 mi
- Old Kinderhook Resort, Golf Club4.612 mi
- Old Kinderhook Golf Course4.312 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides basic playground and picnic facilities for residents.
Public access points to local streams and ponds.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.