The Town FilesNew Melle, Missouri
City in St. Charles County · population 541 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $397,800
- Household income
- $114,375
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 12 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 21
- Median age
- 51.9
New Melle is a city of 541 people in St. Charles County, Missouri. The median home is worth $397,800, above the typical Missouri town ($153,900). It ranks better for families than 99% of Missouri towns, better for retirees than 96% of Missouri towns, more upscale than 92% of Missouri towns.
How New Melle 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 Melle is worth $397,800, above the typical Missouri town ($153,900). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $114,375, which is more affordable than 19% of Missouri towns. 92.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | New Melle | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $397,800 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | — | $855 |
| Median household income | $114,375 | $56,368 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 92.6% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 2002 | 1972 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in New Melle
| People | New Melle | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51.9 | 38.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 33.4% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 19.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 48.4% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.4% | 14.6% |
| Veterans | 8.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.7% | — |
| Work from home | 13.8% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 29.9 min | 23.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.4% | 88.7% |
Weather in New Melle
July highs average 87.5°F and January lows 21.2°F. About 44.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 11.8 inches of snow (typical Missouri town: 11.1 in). Expect about 36 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 105 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Melle since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Missouri town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on December 10, 2021 about 7.8 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 24 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on November 4, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 68 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on March 14, 2024.
Severe weather in St. Charles County since 1996
St. Charles County has been included in 28 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 8, 2022 | Flood | DR-4665: Severe Storms 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 |
| January 21, 2016 | Flood | DR-4250: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in St. Charles County
St. Charles County had 162,611 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $60,105 a year. Unemployment was 2.5% in 2023; in New Melle itself the ACS puts it at 0.5%.
Towns near New Melle
- Wentzville, MO6.6 mi · 44,372 people · home $331,300
- Lake St. Louis, MO7.0 mi · 16,707 people · home $405,900
- Foristell, MO7.2 mi · 550 people · home $431,700
- Innsbrook, MO9.1 mi · 596 people · home $492,400
- Josephville, MO9.3 mi · 512 people · home $494,600
- Dardenne Prairie, MO9.7 mi · 12,743 people · home $432,000
- Flint Hill, MO9.8 mi · 981 people · home $475,500
- O'Fallon, MO10.0 mi · 91,316 people · home $326,200
New Melle questions
Is New Melle, Missouri a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, New Melle scores better for retirees than 96% of Missouri towns and quieter than 91%. 33.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 51.9).
How much does a house cost in New Melle?
The median owner-occupied home in New Melle is valued at $397,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $114,375, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in New Melle?
July highs average 87.5°F and January lows 21.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 44.4 inches of precipitation a year and 11.8 inches of snow.
Does New Melle get tornadoes?
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Melle since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on December 10, 2021. 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)