New Cambria is a small town of 128 in Missouri, with a median household income of $51,250
and a 13.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 84 (US average = 100), which is
16% below the national average.
Strengths:
New Cambria stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether New Cambria is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All New Cambria city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 83.5
New Cambria's overall cost of living index is 83.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in New Cambria costs roughly 16% less than the average American city.
Metric
New Cambria, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$48,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$581
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
61.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$51,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
New Cambria's violent crime rate is 152.1 per 100,000 residents
— 60% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
152.1 /100k
Property Crime
1005.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
New Cambria is served primarily by MACON CO. R-IV.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 5.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
New Cambria, MO
National Avg
School District
MACON CO. R-IV
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
5.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
7.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
97.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
New Cambria sees average highs of 35.3°F in January
and 87.5°F in July,
with 41.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 18.9 inches of snow per year.
New Cambria's cost of living index is 84, where 100 is the national average.
That makes New Cambria roughly 16% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $48,300 and median rent is $581/month.
New Cambria's violent crime rate is 152.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1005.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in New Cambria are operated by MACON CO. R-IV.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 5.2:1. 7.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
New Cambria, MO has a population of 128, a median household income of $51,250, and an unemployment rate of 13.5%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
New Cambria averages 35.3°F in January and 87.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.9 inches
with about 18.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
New Cambria, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 63558.
The population of New Cambria, Missouri is 128 with a median age of 29.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in New Cambria: cost of living index 84 (100 = US average), median home $48,300, median household income $51,250, crime index 43 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare New Cambria side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.