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East Prairie, MO

East Prairie, MO.

Population: 5,261 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$110,035
1-year appreciation
-0.8%
3-year appreciation
-1.5%
5-year appreciation
+12.9%
10-year appreciation
+71.5%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$116,102
House Price Index
403.5 (+4.3% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
8

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
iceStorm, drought, earthquake, strongWind, tornado

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
58.0°F
Average high
69.0°F
Average low
48.0°F
Annual precipitation
56.5 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail (52 mi)
Nearest airport
Aerial Crop Services Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport (CGI) (35 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-40 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,973
Median annual property tax
$805
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
78.6%

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,156
Average weekly wage
$784
Top industries (by employment)
Agriculture, Other Services, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
8

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Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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