New Madrid is a small town of 2,761 in Missouri, with a median household income of $42,443
and a 2.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
New Madrid stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether New Madrid is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All New Madrid 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: 88.8
New Madrid's overall cost of living index is 88.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in New Madrid costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
New Madrid, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$110,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$682
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
57.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$42,443
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
New Madrid's violent crime rate is 465.8 per 100,000 residents
— 23% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
465.8 /100k
Property Crime
1746.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
New Madrid is served primarily by NEW MADRID CO. R-I.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
New Madrid, MO
National Avg
School District
NEW MADRID CO. R-I
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
9.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
New Madrid sees average highs of 43.8°F in January
and 90.3°F in July,
with 49.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 6.6 inches of snow per year.
New Madrid's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes New Madrid roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $110,000 and median rent is $682/month.
New Madrid's violent crime rate is 465.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1746.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in New Madrid are operated by NEW MADRID CO. R-I.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.4:1. 13.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
New Madrid, MO has a population of 2,761, a median household income of $42,443, and an unemployment rate of 2.3%.
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 Madrid averages 43.8°F in January and 90.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.3 inches
with about 6.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
New Madrid, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 63869.
The population of New Madrid, Missouri is 2,761 with a median age of 41.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in New Madrid: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $110,000, median household income $42,443, crime index 107 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare New Madrid side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
