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New Madrid, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,720 Population 604/sq mi density
$51,250 Median Income $28,773 per capita
$120,700 Home Value $105,645 Zillow
$692 Median Rent 26.5% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 248 sunny days/yr
133 Violent Crime/100K 1,164 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$51,250 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,700 home value, $692/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
133 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.6% bachelor's degree or higher
New Madrid enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. The area receives 3.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average58.2°F
8% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days248 days/yr

Geography

Elevation276 ft (84 m)
Area4.5 sq mi (11.7 km²)
Population Density604/sq mi
Coordinates36.5750°N, 89.6781°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportMalden Regional (MAW)
18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.6"
28% above US avg
Snowfall 3.2"
Wettest Month (May) 5.16"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

407 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 1, 2025.

Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 64 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 13 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 98 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 92 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 104 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 51 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 73 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 70 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 40 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 128 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 116 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 45 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 76 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 124 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 37 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 132 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 53 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 46 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 91 km
Apr 2, 2015 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri M3.6 60 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

585 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 168 fatalities, 1,458 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 50 km 57
May 6, 2003 EF4 96 km 2
Jan 21, 1999 EF4 85 km 0
Apr 16, 1998 EF4 90 km 2
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 70 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 70 km 1
Apr 22, 1981 EF4 66 km 1
May 7, 1971 EF4 98 km 3
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 64 km 4
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 75 km 2
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 60 km 17
May 26, 2024 EF3 25 km 0
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 63 km 0
May 10, 2016 EF3 85 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 92 km 3
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 50 km 0
Feb 29, 2012 EF3 58 km 1
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 71 km 2
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 81 km 6
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 53 km 16
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1811 AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES Eruption + Earthquake 126 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WYLIE KING 1 (6,077 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 WYLIE KING 1 6,077 86 km
2021 MILLER KING 4,130 90 km
2013 UNNAMED 3,313 95 km
2021 VICTORY 1-7 3,237 84 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,627 97 km
2019 ATWOOD RIDGE RX 1,622 97 km
2024 ESSMAN SPRING RX 1,495 87 km
2020 UNNAMED 1,334 77 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,257 87 km
2021 OZARK HILL PRAIRIE RX 1,235 87 km
2004 UNNAMED 1,232 89 km
2022 BEAN RIDGE RX 955 80 km
2013 UNNAMED 839 92 km
2021 UPALIKA 3 AND 4 HARMONY 3 824 96 km
2022 ESSMAN 4 GOOSECREEK 1 3 4 7 8 823 86 km
2020 VICTORY 1 765 86 km
2024 WOLF CREEK (OLIVE BR) RX 691 76 km
2019 WOLF CREEK SOUTH RX 648 76 km
2021 WOLF HOLLOW RX 636 78 km
2024 WOLF HOLLOW RX 619 78 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 38°F (4°C) 3.7 in
March 48°F (9°C) 5.1 in
April 58°F (15°C) 4.8 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.2 in Wettest
June 76°F (25°C) 3.9 in
July 80°F (27°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.1 in
September 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.1 in Driest
November 48°F (9°C) 4.5 in
December 39°F (4°C) 4.7 in

New Madrid has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 34°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and October the driest (3.1").

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