New Madrid, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
New Madrid, MO
At a Glance
How New Madrid Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows New Madrid's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is New Madrid a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
New Madrid residents earn a median household income of $51,250 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,773. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in New Madrid is $120,700 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $113,690. Median rent is $692/month, with 26.5% 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 1974.
Safety & Crime
New Madrid reports 466 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 23% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,863/100K.
Education
16.6% of adults in New Madrid hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below the national average). 88.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
New Madrid has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches.