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Newark, MO

Missouri

Newark is a small town in Missouri with a population of 44. Residents earn $65,625 per year, which is 13% below the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
44 Population 138/sq mi density
$65,625 Median Income $34,957 per capita
$519 Median Rent 12.1% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 268 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$65,625 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$519/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $65,625
13% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 21.6%
36% lower than US avg
Median Rent $519
55% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.6%
63% lower than US avg

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

People

Population44
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density138/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 93%
Veterans37.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$65,625
Per Capita$34,957
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.6%
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home ValueN/A
Rent$519
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units69
Rent Burden12.1%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (11°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain37.7 in/yr
Sunny Days268/yr
Elevation696 ft (212 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.6%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute23 min
Broadband20.0%

Is Newark a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Newark receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Newark stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Newark is $65,625, 13% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

Renters pay a median of $519 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability.

Education

21.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Newark experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. With 268 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Newark has a population of 44 with a density of 138 people per square mile. The median age is 39.0 years, 0% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.2%), with 2.3% Hispanic.

Population

44
Total Population
138
People / sq mi
39.0yrs
Median Age
0% below US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.5%
Female 45.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Newark vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Newark vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Newark is $65,625, which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Newark vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$65,625
13% below US avg
Per Capita Income$34,957

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.6%
63% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.3 min
Drive Alone95.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Monthly rent averages $519 (55% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$519
55% below US avg
Rent Burden12.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied85.0%
Housing Units69
Median Year Built1958

Property Tax

Newark has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.7 inches. The area enjoys 268 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average52.5°F
3% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days268 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall37.7 inches
1% below US avg
Snowfall4.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation696 ft (212 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density138/sq mi
Coordinates39.9931°N, 91.9730°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
21.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 20.0% 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+21.6%
36% below US avg
High School+91.9%
Graduate Degree+5.0%
School Test Score5.51
C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density138/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access20.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.3 min
Drive Alone95.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Nearby Cities

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