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New Madrid, MO
City in New Madrid County, Missouri.
Population
2,662
Land area
4.5sq mi
People per sq mi
591
ZIP codes
0
New Madrid and its ZIP codes
New Madrid at a glance
- New Madrid is about 6.6 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $57,727 a year, 18% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $127,500 (45% below Missouri) and median rent is $786 a month.
Local data for New Madrid, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
New Madrid, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,727
Poverty rate
12.3%
Median home value
$127,500
Median rent
$786/mo
Homeownership
60.0%
Bachelor's or higher
19.5%
Median age
38.9
Average commute
16.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (401), German Americans (293), Italian Americans (64).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for New Madrid County. PPP loans are for New Madrid.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,933
7,405 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,259
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$121M
FY 2026, $7,342 per person
How people get to work
New Madrid, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone90.3%
- Carpooled9.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 16.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
New Madrid, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
712
Countywide, mostly dense fog
Flood insurance policies
306
4.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 28°F
49.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in New Madrid, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.1%
U.S. 33.3% +8.8 pts
Diabetes
15.4%
U.S. 12.1% +3.3 pts
Smoking
18.7%
U.S. 12.8% +5.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.7%
U.S. 11.1% -1.4 pts
Cities near New Madrid
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HowardvilleCity | 2 mi | 0.2 |
| LilbournCity | 2.8 mi | 0.9 |
| North LilbournVillage | 3.4 mi | 0.2 |
| MarstonCity | 4.9 mi | 1.1 |
| CatronTown | 8.1 mi | 0.4 |
| MatthewsCity | 12 mi | 2 |
| Tiptonville, TNTown | 13 mi | 3.3 |
| PortagevilleCity | 13 mi | 2 |
| CanalouCity | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| HaywardCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| RiscoCity | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| ParmaCity | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| TallapoosaCity | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| East PrairieCity | 17 mi | 1.2 |
| BakerVillage | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| Wynnburg, TNCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is New Madrid, MO in?
- New Madrid is in New Madrid County, Missouri.
- What is the population of New Madrid, MO?
- About 2,662 people live in New Madrid, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near New Madrid?
- Nearby places include Howardville (2 mi), Lilbourn (2.8 mi), North Lilbourn (3.4 mi), Marston (4.9 mi), Catron (8.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023