The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 72644 sells for about $99,800, or $1,135 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 120 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $850 a month.
ZIP 72644 — Diamond City
The housing market in 72644 is characterized by low inventory and slow turnover, typical of a rural, recreation-focused area. Prices remain affordable compared to national averages, driven by the demand for lake-adjacent properties. No specific ZIP-level data for recent sales volume or price cuts was available from major portals, reflecting the limited market activity.
This ZIP is best suited for retirees, outdoor enthusiasts, and those seeking a quiet, low-cost rural lifestyle near water, rather than commuters or those requiring urban amenities.
Median prices moved up 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 120 days on market with 11.2 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 5.2% · poverty 14.5% — 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 2.2%/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 2.5%/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 72644, Boone County AR
Crime rates in the Lead Hill area are generally low and consistent with rural Boone County, with property crime being the primary concern.
Schools serving the area are part of the Lead Hill School District, which provides a small-town educational environment with limited extracurricular offerings.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including severe thunderstorms and occasional flooding near Bull Shoals Lake, with wildfire risk present in heavily wooded sections.
Economic momentum is largely driven by tourism and recreation associated with Bull Shoals Lake, with limited large-scale industrial or corporate development.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Arkansas) — Arkansas Disabled Veteran Total Property Tax Exemption: Provides a 100% exemption from all ad valorem real property taxes on the principal homestead. Formula: Net Ad Valorem Tax Due = $0.00. State (Arkansas) — Arkansas Senior and Disabled Assessment Freeze: Freezes the assessed taxable value of the homestead at the prevailing assessed value at the time the owner becomes eligible or purchases the property. State (Arkansas) — Arkansas State Homestead Property Tax Credit: Provides a direct reduction against ad valorem property taxes up to $350.00 (increased to $350 by Act 655 of 2009; further statutory increases may apply up to $425 depending on legislative session). Formula: Final Tax Due = max($0, Gross Ad Valorem Tax - Homestead Credit). State (Arkansas) — Arkansas Amendment 79 Assessment Growth Caps (Assessment Limitation): Caps annual assessed value growth following a countywide reappraisal: homestead parcel taxable assessments cannot increase by more than 5% per year, and non-homestead residential parcel taxable assessments cannot increase by more than 10% per year until taxable assessment reaches… State (Arkansas) — Arkansas Ad Valorem Property Tax Assessment Ratio and Valuation: Imposes an ad valorem property tax based on a uniform statutory assessment ratio of 20% of true market value.
Commuting is primarily by private vehicle, with residents traveling to Harrison or nearby towns for employment; there is no public transit infrastructure.
The area is anchored by Bull Shoals Lake, offering extensive boating, fishing, and water sports, alongside local parks and proximity to the Ozark Mountains for hiking.
The rental market is limited, with a mix of long-term housing and seasonal vacation rentals catering to lake visitors.
The local economy is heavily reliant on tourism, outdoor recreation, and small-scale agriculture, with many residents commuting to Harrison for broader employment opportunities.
Transportation is entirely dependent on personal vehicles, with access via state highways; no public transit or rail service exists.
Development is limited to small-scale residential projects and improvements to recreational facilities around the lake.
The Boone County Assessor manages property valuations, with assessments typically updated on a cyclical basis to reflect market changes.
Parcels are subject to Lead Hill School District taxes and county-level levies for emergency services and road maintenance.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by rural fire protection ratings and proximity to water, with standard coverage available.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 72644 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.
- Top of the Rock Ozarks Heritage Preserve4.616.4 mi
- Fun Mountain at Big Cedar Lodge4.417.9 mi
- Andy B’s - Branson, MO4.419.2 mi
- 7D Dark Ride Adventure4.419.2 mi
- Bounce Mania4.614.4 mi
- Thunder Ridge Nature Arena3.817.3 mi
- Branson Convention Center4.619.1 mi
- Branson Landing Water & Fire Show4.619.1 mi
- Branson 2 for 1 Tickets4.820 mi
- Andy B’s - Branson, MO4.419.2 mi
- TexPlex at Fox Creek Park4.912.4 mi
- HOG WILD ADVENTURES4.912.4 mi
- Tucker Hollow4.62.8 mi
- Zinc Swinging Bridge3.611.5 mi
- Top of the Rock4.716.7 mi
- Ancient Ozarks Natural History Museum4.816.7 mi
- Veterans Memorial Museum4.820 mi
- Ozark Beach Dam4.517 mi
- Ralph Foster Museum4.719 mi
- Drury-Mincy Conservation Area4.58.9 mi
- Tucker Hollow4.62.8 mi
- Bass Pro Shops Long Creek Marina4.719.2 mi
- Bent Hook Marina & Market4.618 mi
- Cricket Creek Marina4.818.2 mi
- Anchor Pointe Resort & Restaurant4.711.9 mi
- Scotty's Trout Dock4.518.8 mi
- Gaston's White River Resort4.524.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Major regional attraction for fishing, boating, and recreation.
Local community park providing basic outdoor facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.