Real Estate Investing in Blackwater, Missouri (65322)

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Cooper County • Population: 704 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 65322 (Blackwater, MO)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
WEAK FIT
Grade F (39/100)

Multiple negative signals. Better options likely exist nearby.

📈 For Investors
WEAK
2.0 / 5 (33/100)

Structural challenges here. The numbers may look cheap but operational risk is high. Only for experienced, hands-on investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
1 flag
  • High vacancy: 17.0% of homes vacant — above national norms.

• Limited market data — this is a very small market; averages are built from few observations and can swing widely. • Modeled rent — no observed market rent for this ZIP; the figure is estimated from HUD fair-market rent.

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2.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

0.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

3.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $272,085
Avg Monthly Rent $1,107
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $71,458
% Renters 9.2%

Market Analysis: 65322 Blackwater

The 65322 ZIP in Blackwater, MO is a local-operator market. Outside capital chasing a $272K entry has to pair deep knowledge with the discount.

If the plan assumes clean turnover, on-time rent, and low maintenance on a $272K asset, 65322 is the wrong submarket. If the plan prices in friction, the yield can still work.

Within MO, ZIP 65322 trails on several market indicators that neighboring Cooper County submarkets outperform. The gap is real and substantial enough to shape underwriting.

Turning to rents, 704 residents fill the ZIP, renter turnover runs higher than neighboring postal codes and delinquency risk is a real line item rather than a theoretical one.

The 65322 ZIP fits a narrow investor profile — hands-on, patient, and willing to accept that the cap rate on paper is not the cap rate in reality.

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🏦 Current 30-yr Fixed Mortgage Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS

Here's what matters if you're considering buying a home in Blackwater:

C+ Average
Buy Confidence Score: 63/100
Affordability
15/25
Appreciation
18/25
Stability
7/20
Timing
8/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Moderate
Homes cost 3.8× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+4.5%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $1,107/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
BALANCED
Even conditions for buyers and sellers
Bottom Line: Mixed signals in this market. Research specific properties carefully and be prepared to negotiate.
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BALANCED MARKET
Columbia, MO Metro Area
Even conditions for buyers and sellers
45 days
Average time to sell
Average
9.4%
Listings with price cuts
Few Cuts
0.0%
Sale price vs asking
Below Ask
0.0%
Income needed for mortgage
Affordable
📅 Market conditions as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly from Columbia, MO metro data

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$280K$275K$270K$265K$259K$254KNov 2023Mar 2025Jul 2026

📊 How Does 65322 Compare?

Metric 65322 Blackwater Columbia, MO Missouri
Home Value $272,085 $272,085 N/A $254,657
5-Year CAGR N/A N/A N/A 7.0%
Avg Rent $1,107 $1,107 N/A -
Cap Rate 3.2% 3.2% - -
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Investability
Fair
Cap Rate
3.2%
Low

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Columbia, MO metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
43%
Days Pending
1/2
45 days

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📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $272,085
Monthly Rent $1,107
Price-to-Rent 20.5:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 4.9%
Cap Rate 3.2%
5-Year IRR 7.6%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +4.5% ▲
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
10-Year CAGR N/A

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 3.2%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (3.2%). Financing reduces your cash-on-cash return below the cap rate. Markets like this may still make sense as IRR plays — factoring in appreciation, depreciation, and a future refinance when rates drop.

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⚠️ Risk Signals

Composite view of factors that can impact a ZIP's stability and your downside risk.

Vacancy
17.0%
Elevated risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
N/A
Stable
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 65322

Population: 704

💰 Median Household Income
$71,458
This area
$71,458
State
$62,768
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
9.2%
This area
9.2%
State
23.7%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
0.4%
This area
0.4%
State
-8.1%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
26.4%
This area
26.4%
State
8.6%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
30.6 years
This area
30.6 years
State
20.4 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
17.0%
This area
17.0%
State
18.8%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 97.1%
Other/Mixed 2.9%
Hispanic/Latino 0.3%
👶 Under 18
28.7%
This area
28.7%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
13.9%
This area
13.9%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
4.9%
This area
4.9%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 65322

A Avg School Grade
1 Schools
6.0:1 Avg Class Size
$20,500 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A Very Good

BLACKWATER ELEM.

📚 Pre-K – 08 School
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84 Students
👨‍🏫
6.0:1 Class Size
💰
$20,500 Per Student
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  • Community Factors — Neighborhood characteristics that influence student success
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Blackwater, MO rate as a rental market?

Blackwater, MO scores 2.0/5 for investability. Home values sit at $272K and rents near $1,107/mo, which keeps the rent-to-price ratio in reasonable territory for buy-and-hold investors.

Does house hacking make sense in Blackwater, MO?

House hacking in Blackwater, MO is reasonable to execute. Prices around $272K and rents of $1,107/mo solid owner-occupant economics.

How tight is the rental market in Blackwater, MO?

Vacancy risk in Blackwater, MO is elevated. That supports even-keeled cash flow for typical rental holds.

What is the median home value in Blackwater, MO?

Expect median prices around $272K in Blackwater, MO. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been measured.

What approach is best for Blackwater, MO real estate?

The best-fit strategy in Blackwater, MO is careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. That approach the rent and price profile of the market.

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