Real Estate Investing in Wappapello, Missouri

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 2,183 • Butler County

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Should you buy in Wappapello, MO? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (65/100)

Mixed signals — some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

📈 For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (52/100)

A cash-flow market — rent-to-price math works from day one, though value growth is modest. Great for income-focused investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
2 flags
  • High vacancy: 44.3% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Higher unemployment: 10.5% unemployment — tenant risk signal.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

2.8% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $136,473
Avg Monthly Rent $801
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Wappapello Real Estate

Wappapello, MO covers 1 ZIP codes and a population but the investment metrics here are tepid — this is not a market to enter casually.

firmly Wappapello's aggregate rating of ★★★☆☆ reflects soft investor metrics across the board — weak rent growth, weak appreciation, and rising-vacancy pressure in multiple ZIPs.

Rent trends and price trends in Wappapello are both soft, which is the uncomfortable combination that defines distressed-leaning markets in Missouri.

Population dynamics in Wappapello haven't been supportive. a challenging fit for combined with thin income growth, the demographic backdrop complicates any purely financial underwriting.

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Avg Home Value
$136,473
Avg Monthly Rent
$801
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (MO)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Poplar Bluff, MO metro

2/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
2/3
67%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Poplar Bluff, MO metro
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Days to pending
6.3%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Wappapello, MO

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wappapello, MO

Should investors consider Wappapello, MO?

Wappapello, MO posts an investability rating of 3.0/5, with median home values near $136K and average rents around $801/mo. That combination puts it in the solid tier for investor interest.

What are vacancy rates like in Wappapello, MO?

Vacancy risk in Wappapello, MO is elevated. That supports predictable cash flow for typical rental holds.

How landlord-friendly is Wappapello, MO?

MO ranks as a landlord-friendly state for landlord-tenant law. Wappapello generally follows the statewide framework, so landlords face reasonable operating rules.

How do experienced investors play Wappapello, MO?

For Wappapello, MO, careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management is the standard investor playbook. The market structure makes it a reasonable default approach.

What are rental rates like in Wappapello, MO?

Rents in Wappapello, MO run near $801/mo. Compared with median home prices of $136K that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

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