New London, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,118 Population 1,620/sq mi density
$47,292 Median Income $21,672 per capita
$126,900 Home Value $277,146 Zillow
$748 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$47,292 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$126,900 home value, $748/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.8% bachelor's degree or higher

New London, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,292
37% below
$21,672 per capita
Home Value
$126,900
55% below
Zillow: $277,146
Median Rent
$748/mo
36% below
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.8%
74% below
84.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
25% below
19.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
28% above
20.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How New London Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows New London's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
63%
Home Value
45%
Rent
64%
Poverty
158%
Bachelor's
26%
Unemployment
75%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is New London a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

New London residents earn a median household income of $47,292 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,672. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.6% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in New London is $126,900 , 55% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $277,146. Median rent is $748/month, with 22.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.

Education

8.8% of adults in New London hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below the national average). 84.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

New London has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,118
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density1,620/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$47,292
Per Capita$21,672
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty19.6%

Housing

A+
Home Value$126,900
Rent$748
Ownership64.0%
Zillow$277,146
Housing Units475
Rent Burden22.5%

Health

Obesity41.0%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking20.2%
Heart Disease6.3%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain38.5 in/yr
Elevation656 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.8%
High School+84.7%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute25 min
Broadband83.6%
EV Stations2

Did You Know?

New London was founded in 1819.
The median home in New London was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Quincy Regional-Baldwin Field (27 miles).
18.2% of the population has a disability.