Novinger, MO — City Data & Statistics

Median Income $44,063

41% lower than US avg

Home Value $52,300

81% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 6.8%

80% lower than US avg

Median Rent $525

55% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 37.7%

17% higher than US avg

Unemployment 2.1%

42% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 18.6%

50% higher than US avg

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

People

Population454

Median Age28.1 yrs

Density575/mi²

Male / Female63% / 37%

Largest GroupWhite 91%

Veterans6.9%

Economy

Median Income$44,063

Per Capita$17,497

Unemployment2.1%

Poverty18.6%

Commute29 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$52,300

Rent$525

OwnershipN/A

Zillow$165,215

Housing Units266

Rent Burden16.9%

Health

Obesity37.7%

Uninsured8.8%

Smoking17.5%

Depression27.5%

Heart Disease5.9%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)

AQI41 (Good)

Rain40.8 in/yr

Sunny Days262/yr

Elevation781 ft (238 m)

Education

Bachelor's+6.8%

High School+81.7%

Graduate+6.6%

School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%

Commute29 min

Broadband72.8%

Is Novinger a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Novinger receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Novinger offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Novinger is $44,063, 41% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. The poverty rate of 18.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Novinger is $52,300, 81% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $525 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

6.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 81.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Novinger experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. With 262 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches, including 5.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Novinger has a population of 454 with a density of 575 people per square mile, spread across 0.8 square miles. The median age is 28.1 years, 28% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 37.2% female and 62.8% male. The city is predominantly White (90.5%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 100% of residents. 6.9% of the population are veterans. 16.8% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 88.8% have health insurance coverage.

Population

454

Total Population

575

People / sq mi

28.1yrs

Median Age

28% below US avg

0.8mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 62.8%

Female 37.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Novinger vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	100.0%
	27% above US avg
Spanish	0.0%
	100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Novinger vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Novinger is $44,063, which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,497 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 2.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 90.8, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes. 3.0% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Novinger vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$44,063
	41% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$17,497

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	2.1%
	42% below US avg
Poverty Rate	18.6%
	50% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living


Cost of Living	90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	28.9 min
Drive Alone	86.1%
Public Transit	6.1%
Work from Home	3.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Novinger is $52,300, 81% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $165,215, higher than the Census estimate. Monthly rent averages $525 (55% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $775 for a one-bedroom to $970 for a two-bedroom apartment. There are 266 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1946. 16.9% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.2x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$52,300
	81% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$165,215

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$525
	55% below US avg
Rent Burden	16.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	78.7%
Renter-Occupied	21.3%
Housing Units	266
Median Year Built	1946

Property Tax

In Novinger, 37.7% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 10.1% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 5.9% of residents. 31.7% have high blood pressure. 17.5% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 17.8% report binge drinking. 29.2% are physically inactive, above the national average. 27.5% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 19.0% experience frequent mental distress. 8.8% of residents lack health insurance.

Health Metrics: Novinger vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	37.7%
	17% above US avg
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart Disease	5.9%
High Blood Pressure	31.7%
Asthma	10.7%
COPD	7.7%
Cancer	7.7%
Stroke	3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	17.5%
	25% above US avg
Binge Drinking	17.8%
Physical Inactivity	29.2%
Depression	27.5%
Mental Distress	19.0%
Physical Distress	14.1%
Short Sleep	38.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	88.8%
Uninsured	8.8%
	2% above US avg
Checkup Rate	76.3%
Dental Visits	59.8%

Food & Exercise

Novinger experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 262 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 — making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches. The area receives 5.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 781 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	51.7°F
	4% below US avg
January Average	24°F (-5°C)
July Average	76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	262 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	40.8 inches
	7% above US avg
Snowfall	5.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	781 ft (238 m)
Area	0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density	575/sq mi
Coordinates	40.2320°N, 92.7085°W
Timezone	America/Chicago

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	24°F (-5°C)	1.7 in	Coldest
February	29°F (-1°C)	1.6 in	Driest
March	41°F (5°C)	3.1 in
April	52°F (11°C)	3.8 in
May	62°F (17°C)	4.7 in	Wettest
June	71°F (22°C)	4.3 in
July	76°F (25°C)	4.5 in	Warmest
August	74°F (23°C)	3.9 in
September	66°F (19°C)	4.5 in
October	55°F (13°C)	3.3 in
November	41°F (5°C)	2.8 in
December	29°F (-2°C)	2.4 in

Novinger has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F — from 24°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (1.6").

6.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 80% below the national average of 33.7%. 81.7% have completed high school. 6.6% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.5 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 76.6% of the vote, a 54.2-point margin. 72.8% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate). 86.1% of workers drive alone to work, while 6.1% use public transit.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%

D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	6.8%
	80% below US avg
High School+	81.7%
Graduate Degree+	6.6%
School Test Score	5.51

D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density	575/sq mi
Total Area	0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	72.8%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	28.9 min
Drive Alone	86.1%
Public Transit	6.1%
Work from Home	3.0%

Frequently Asked Questions About Novinger

What is the population of Novinger?

Novinger has a population of 454 residents and is located in Missouri. The population density is 575 people per square mile, spread across 0.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 28.1 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 37.2% female and 62.8% male.

Is Novinger expensive to live in?

Novinger is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 90.8 — below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $44,063, 41% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $52,300 (81% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $525 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Novinger?

Novinger has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 24°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 262 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.8 inches, with 5.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 41.

How is the job market in Novinger?

The job market in Novinger is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.1% — well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average commute time is 29 minutes, and 3.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Novinger?

The median home value in Novinger is $52,300. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $165,215. For renters, the median monthly rent is $525. Fair market rent is $775 for a 1-bedroom and $970 for a 2-bedroom apartment.

How are the schools in Novinger?

Schools in Novinger score 5.5 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 6.8% of adults in Novinger hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 81.7% have completed high school. 6.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Novinger?

The obesity rate in Novinger is 37.7% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 17.5% of adults are smokers. 29.2% are physically inactive. 27.5% of residents report depression. 8.8% lack health insurance.

What is transportation like in Novinger?

The average commute in Novinger is 29 minutes. 86.1% of workers drive alone to work, 6.1% use public transit, and 3.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Novinger?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Novinger is 90.5% White, 0.7% Hispanic or Latino. 100% of residents speak only English at home. 6.9% of the population are military veterans. 16.8% of residents have a disability. 88.8% have health insurance coverage.

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