Novelty, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

4.0 /5.0
A Great
103 Population 368/sq mi density
$83,409 Median Income $19,078 per capita
$67,500 Home Value $255,186 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$83,409 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$67,500 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
16.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Novelty, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$83,409
11% above
$19,078 per capita
Home Value
$67,500
76% below
Zillow: $255,186
Bachelor's Degree+
16.9%
50% below
81.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
25% above
25.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Novelty Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
111%
Home Value
24%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Novelty a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Novelty residents earn a median household income of $83,409 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,078. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Novelty is $67,500 , 76% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $255,186. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

16.9% of adults in Novelty hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 81.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Novelty has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population103
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density368/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$83,409
Per Capita$19,078
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%

Housing

A+
Home Value$67,500
Rent
Ownership71.1%
Zillow$255,186
Housing Units42
Rent Burden27.9%

Health

Obesity40.2%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking25.0%
Heart Disease7.5%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain42.4 in/yr
Elevation833 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.9%
High School+81.4%
Graduate+27.6%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute12 min
Broadband44.7%
EV Stations2

Did You Know?

The median home in Novelty was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Kirksville Regional (19 miles).
3.9% of the population has a disability.