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New Franklin, MO
City in Howard County, Missouri.
Population
1,170
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
883
ZIP codes
0
New Franklin and its ZIP codes
New Franklin at a glance
- New Franklin is about 9.8 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $55,066 a year, 22% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $139,500 (39% below Missouri) and median rent is $679 a month.
Local data for New Franklin, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
New Franklin, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,066
Poverty rate
16.0%
Median home value
$139,500
Median rent
$679/mo
Homeownership
67.8%
Bachelor's or higher
20.3%
Median age
39.4
Average commute
31.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (249), Irish Americans (151), Italian Americans (17).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Howard County. PPP loans are for New Franklin.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,562
2,492 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,398
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$78.4M
FY 2026, $7,725 per person
How people get to work
New Franklin, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.1%
- Carpooled11.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home12.1%
Average one-way commute: 31.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
New Franklin, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
332
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
9
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 18°F
41.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in New Franklin, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.9%
U.S. 33.3% +1.6 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.8%
U.S. 12.8% +3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
Cities near New Franklin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FranklinCity | 0.9 mi | 0.2 |
| BoonvilleCity | 4.2 mi | 8.3 |
| Windsor PlaceVillage | 6 mi | 0.9 |
| FayetteCity | 9.4 mi | 2.2 |
| RocheportCity | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| Arrow RockTown | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| Pilot GroveCity | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| BlackwaterCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| WooldridgeVillage | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| GlasgowCity | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| NelsonCity | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| HuntsdaleTown | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| BuncetonCity | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| Prairie HomeCity | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| ArmstrongCity | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| HarrisburgTown | 17 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is New Franklin, MO in?
- New Franklin is in Howard County, Missouri.
- What is the population of New Franklin, MO?
- About 1,170 people live in New Franklin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near New Franklin?
- Nearby places include Franklin (0.9 mi), Boonville (4.2 mi), Windsor Place (6 mi), Fayette (9.4 mi), Rocheport (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023