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New Wells, MO
Census-designated place in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri.
Population
0
Land area
0.6sq mi
ZIP codes
0
New Wells and its ZIP codes
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cape Girardeau County. PPP loans are for New Wells.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,097
41,550 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,279
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$543M
FY 2026, $6,647 per person
Environment and hazard risk
New Wells, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
1,088
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
54
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 24°F
50.5 inches of rain a year
Cities near New Wells
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ShawneetownCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 0.6 |
| PocahontasTown | 3.8 mi | 0.1 |
| Old AppletonTown | 5.5 mi | 0.1 |
| AltenburgCity | 5.7 mi | 1 |
| FrohnaCity | 5.7 mi | 0.9 |
| Oak RidgeTown | 7 mi | 0.6 |
| Grand Tower, ILCity | 8.4 mi | 1.2 |
| LongtownTown | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| BiehleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| JacksonCity | 13 mi | 10.7 |
| MillersvilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| Gorham, ILVillage | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| SedgewickvilleVillage | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| ShakertowneCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| BurfordvilleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| Alto Pass, ILVillage | 17 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is New Wells, MO in?
- New Wells is in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri.
- What is the population of New Wells, MO?
- About 0 people live in New Wells, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near New Wells?
- Nearby places include Shawneetown (1.8 mi), Pocahontas (3.8 mi), Old Appleton (5.5 mi), Altenburg (5.7 mi), Frohna (5.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023