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New Madrid, MO


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New Madrid, Missouri

New Madrid, Missouri, in New Madrid county, is 78 miles NW of Jackson, Tennessee (center to center) and 103 miles N of Memphis, Tennessee. The city is home to some 3,334 residents.

The People and Families of New Madrid

In New Madrid, about 49% of adults are married.

Approximately 27% of New Madrid is non-white. If America is a melting pot of different peoples, then New Madrid is very American.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, New Madrid had a median family income of $34,464.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($1,000) among 2004 Presidential candidates in New Madrid. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

New Madrid Housing

According to the 2000 census, 62% of the housing in New Madrid was owner-occupied. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in the city.

Commuting

In New Madrid, 95% of commuters drive to work. The relatively short commuting times in New Madrid let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

New Madrid strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%New Madrid Low Violent Crime
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%New Madrid Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%New Madrid Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%New Madrid Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 15%New Madrid Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of New Madrid, MO

Comparing New Madrid to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity99
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Female Share of the Population87
Senior Citizens55
Age of the Population45
Male Share of the Population35
Well-Paid Single Men33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size67
Portion of People Married33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults77
Median Family Income34
People in Middle Class or Better33
People Above Poverty22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Public Transportation Use77
Walking and Biking to Work66
Working at Home56

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents109
Affordability of Property Taxes98
Housing Recently Built88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals75
People Living Alone54

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime66
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