New Market, MO

Missouri

New Market is a small town in Missouri with a population of 65.

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
65 Population 342/sq mi density
$169,400 Home Value
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
68.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Home Value $169,400
40% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 68.0%
102% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 28.4%
12% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How New Market Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population65
Median Age39.9 yrs
Density342/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans50.0%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$63,346
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
Commute37 min

Housing

Home Value$169,400
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units28

Health

Obesity28.4%
Uninsured5.1%
Smoking10.9%
Depression18.8%
Heart Disease3.9%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation879 ft (268 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+68.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute37 min
Broadband29.0%

Is New Market a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, New Market receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. New Market stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in New Market is $169,400, 40% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership.

Education

New Market is a highly educated community — 68.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

With 297 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

New Market has a population of 65 with a density of 342 people per square mile. The median age is 39.9 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

65
Total Population
342
People / sq mi
39.9yrs
Median Age
3% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 43.1%
Female 56.9%

Race & Ethnicity

New Market vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

New Market vs U.S. Average

The median household income in New Market is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes.

Income: New Market vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$63,346

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time37.3 min
Drive Alone76.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Walkability

The median home value in New Market is $169,400, 40% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$169,400
40% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$732
1 Bedroom$775
2 Bedrooms$970
3 Bedrooms$1,265
4 Bedrooms$1,457

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units28
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

In New Market, 28.4% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 5.1% of residents lack health insurance. 10.9% are current smokers. 18.8% report depression. 15.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: New Market vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity28.4%
12% below US avg
Diabetes6.5%
Heart Disease3.9%
High Blood Pressure23.9%
Asthma7.4%
COPD4.3%
Cancer5.7%
Stroke1.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking10.9%
22% below US avg
Binge Drinking15.6%
Physical Inactivity15.8%
Depression18.8%
Mental Distress12.9%
Physical Distress8.7%
Short Sleep28.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured5.1%
41% below US avg
Checkup Rate60.3%
Dental Visits50.7%

Food & Exercise

68.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (102% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 29.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%
D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+68.0%
102% above US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.51
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density342/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access29.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute37.3 min
Drive Alone76.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Nearby Cities

Weston, MO 1,852 pop · 8.1 mi Platte City, MO 4,793 pop · 9.4 mi Gower, MO 1,677 pop · 13.1 mi Leavenworth, KS 37,176 pop · 14.1 mi Smithville, MO 10,552 pop · 14.1 mi Elwood, KS 1,169 pop · 17.9 mi Atchison, KS 10,795 pop · 18.4 mi Lansing, KS 11,229 pop · 18.7 mi Weatherby Lake, MO 2,465 pop · 19.1 mi Wathena, KS 1,463 pop · 19.1 mi Plattsburg, MO 2,437 pop · 19.2 mi Lake Waukomis, MO 1,085 pop · 20.6 mi Parkville, MO 8,022 pop · 22.2 mi Gladstone, MO 27,069 pop · 24.4 mi
Compare New Market with another city: