New Hampton is a small town of 317 in Missouri, with a median household income of $30,938
and a 2.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
New Hampton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether New Hampton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All New Hampton 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: 86.8
New Hampton's overall cost of living index is 86.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in New Hampton costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
New Hampton, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$54,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$823
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
52.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$30,938
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
New Hampton's violent crime rate is 71.8 per 100,000 residents
— 81% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
71.8 /100k
Property Crime
179.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
New Hampton, MO
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
9.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
76.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
New Hampton sees average highs of 34.7°F in January
and 88.1°F in July,
with 38.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 21.2 inches of snow per year.
New Hampton's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes New Hampton roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $54,200 and median rent is $823/month.
New Hampton's violent crime rate is 71.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 179.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
New Hampton, MO has a population of 317, a median household income of $30,938, and an unemployment rate of 2.6%.
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 Hampton averages 34.7°F in January and 88.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.9 inches
with about 21.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
New Hampton, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 64471.
The population of New Hampton, Missouri is 317 with a median age of 34.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in New Hampton: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $54,200, median household income $30,938, crime index 15 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare New Hampton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
