New Franklin, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,015 Population 763/sq mi density
$53,056 Median Income $29,344 per capita
$117,700 Home Value $201,493 Zillow
$680 Median Rent 23.8% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$53,056 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,700 home value, $680/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.4% bachelor's degree or higher
New Franklin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.5 inches. The area receives 10.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.0°F
0% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation653 ft (199 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density763/sq mi
Coordinates39.0173°N, 92.7374°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportColumbia Regional (COU)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.5"
9% above US avg
Snowfall 10.3"
Wettest Month (May) 4.87"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.88"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 15, 2025.

May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 123 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 33 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 131 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 113 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 91 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 114 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

390 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 11 fatalities, 262 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 12, 2006 EF4 68 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 74 km 1
Apr 19, 1973 EF4 88 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF4 61 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 85 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 77 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 40 km 4
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 40 km 0
Nov 10, 1998 EF3 36 km 0
Jul 4, 1995 EF3 50 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 36 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 29 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 95 km 0
May 12, 1980 EF3 71 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 72 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 90 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 81 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

7 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WOOLDRIDGE FIRE (1,323 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 WOOLDRIDGE FIRE 1,323 23 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,273 98 km
2010 KK RANCH ROAD 1,112 96 km
1994 UNNAMED 864 91 km
1994 UNNAMED 790 97 km
1994 UNNAMED 644 86 km
2006 UNNAMED 578 73 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 33°F (0°C) 2.1 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.9 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.4 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.6 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 4.0 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.5 in
November 44°F (6°C) 2.7 in
December 33°F (0°C) 1.9 in Driest

New Franklin has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 28°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and December the driest (1.9").

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