The Town FilesNew Franklin, Missouri
City in Howard County · population 1,027 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $139,500
- Household income
- $55,066
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 10 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 16
- Median age
- 39.4
New Franklin is a city of 1,027 people in Howard County, Missouri. The median home is worth $139,500, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900). It ranks quieter than 97% of Missouri towns, better for retirees than 94% of Missouri towns, more upscale than 81% of Missouri towns.
How New Franklin ranks
Percentile among Missouri towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Missouri towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in New Franklin is worth $139,500, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $55,066, which is more affordable than 63% of Missouri towns. Median rent is $679 a month. 67.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | New Franklin | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $139,500 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $679 | $855 |
| Median household income | $55,066 | $56,368 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 67.8% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1967 | 1972 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in New Franklin
| People | New Franklin | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.4 | 38.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.7% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 24.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.3% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.0% | 14.6% |
| Veterans | 5.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 12.1% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 31.4 min | 23.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.7% | 88.7% |
Weather in New Franklin
July highs average 87.2°F and January lows 18.3°F. About 41.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 10.3 inches of snow (typical Missouri town: 11.1 in). Expect about 31 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 113 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Franklin since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Missouri town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on April 2, 2025 about 8.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 2, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 73 times; the largest was 4.25 inches on June 17, 2009.
Severe weather in Howard County since 1996
Howard County has been included in 29 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4924: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| September 1, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4612: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4490: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3482: Covid-19 |
| July 9, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4451: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Howard County
Howard County had 2,438 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $43,039 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in New Franklin itself the ACS puts it at 2.5%.
Public schools in New Franklin
2 public schools with 393 students, about 10.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Franklin Middle-High | 6-12 | 209 | 10.5 |
| New Franklin Elementary | PK-5 | 184 | 10.8 |
Towns near New Franklin
- Boonville, MO3.7 mi · 7,964 people · home $187,900
- Fayette, MO9.7 mi · 2,803 people · home $146,700
- Pilot Grove, MO13.3 mi · 665 people · home $133,000
- Glasgow, MO15.6 mi · 1,087 people · home $122,600
- Slater, MO22.4 mi · 1,834 people · home $85,300
- Columbia, MO23.0 mi · 126,254 people · home $284,600
- Tipton, MO24.9 mi · 2,920 people · home $130,200
- Marshall, MO25.5 mi · 13,806 people · home $147,900
New Franklin questions
Is New Franklin, Missouri a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, New Franklin scores better for retirees than 94% of Missouri towns and quieter than 97%. 19.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.4).
How much does a house cost in New Franklin?
The median owner-occupied home in New Franklin is valued at $139,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $55,066, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $679 a month.
What is the weather like in New Franklin?
July highs average 87.2°F and January lows 18.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.5 inches of precipitation a year and 10.3 inches of snow.
Does New Franklin get tornadoes?
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Franklin since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on April 2, 2025. The typical Missouri town has had 23.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)