The Town FilesNew London, Missouri
City in Ralls County · population 943 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $134,100
- Household income
- $63,021
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 14 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 10
- Median age
- 37.1
New London is a city of 943 people in Ralls County, Missouri. The median home is worth $134,100, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900). It ranks quieter than 91% of Missouri towns, easier by car than 89% of Missouri towns, better for first-time buyers than 78% of Missouri towns.
How New London 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 London is worth $134,100, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900). Homes cost about 2.1 times the median household income of $63,021, which is more affordable than 80% of Missouri towns. Median rent is $755 a month. 66.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | New London | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $134,100 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $755 | $855 |
| Median household income | $63,021 | $56,368 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.1× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 66.1% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1966 | 1972 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in New London
| People | New London | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.1 | 38.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.9% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 32.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.0% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.1% | 14.6% |
| Veterans | 10.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 1.8% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 24.1 min | 23.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.5% | 88.7% |
Weather in New London
July highs average 88.6°F and January lows 20.6°F. About 38.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 13.7 inches of snow (typical Missouri town: 11.1 in). Expect about 37 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 105 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New London since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Missouri town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on April 23, 1975 about 0.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 24, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 59 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on March 31, 2023.
Severe weather in Ralls County since 1996
Ralls County has been included in 26 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| June 2, 2017 | Flood | DR-4317: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Ralls County
Ralls County had 3,599 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,377 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in New London itself the ACS puts it at 1.3%.
Towns near New London
- Center, MO8.7 mi · 528 people · home $82,400
- Hannibal, MO8.7 mi · 17,108 people · home $127,700
- Palmyra, MO16.3 mi · 3,613 people · home $184,200
- Perry, MO17.5 mi · 665 people · home $112,100
- Payson, IL18.1 mi · 1,025 people · home $132,000
- Monroe City, MO18.4 mi · 2,652 people · home $159,300
- Bowling Green, MO19.6 mi · 4,195 people · home $128,800
- Vandalia, MO19.7 mi · 3,553 people · home $84,500
New London questions
Is New London, Missouri a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, New London scores better for retirees than 34% of Missouri towns and quieter than 91%. 18.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.1).
How much does a house cost in New London?
The median owner-occupied home in New London is valued at $134,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $63,021, so homes cost about 2.1 times income. Median rent is $755 a month.
What is the weather like in New London?
July highs average 88.6°F and January lows 20.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 38.5 inches of precipitation a year and 13.7 inches of snow.
Does New London get tornadoes?
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New London since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on April 23, 1975. 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)