New Franklin is a city in Howard County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,027 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Columbia, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area. The community is 0.25 miles (0.40 km) northeast of and uphill from Franklin, a flood-prone historic community which was the eastern terminus of the Santa Fe Trail.

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Town numbers

ZIP code65274

Area code660

Living in New Franklin

Housing in New Franklin

$202K▲ 0.8% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical New Franklin home is worth about $202,000, up 0.8% in a year, 25% below the Missouri typical home.

Only 2 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Work & commute in New Franklin

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Most working residents leave New Franklin for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are Columbia (33%), Boonville (12%) and Fayette (6%). Half commute less than 23 miles.

Columbia

33%

Boonville

12%

Fayette

Jefferson City

5%Work in townlive and work in New Franklin 23 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 150Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in New Franklin →

Health in New Franklin

C⁺

Health Grade C+

Healthier than 45% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 77% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Missouri

2better than MO·1worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 29 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▼ 11 close Habits all close Care all close Mind all close Everyday needs 2▲ 2 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

7.1%Fewer adults facing a utility shut-offMO 9% · better 6.8%Fewer adults without reliable transportationMO 8.4% · better 10.4%More adults who have had cancerMO 8.6% · worse

Care nearby

Columbia Mo VA Medical CenterColumbia · 23 mi · ER

Compass HealthColumbia · 21.4 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for New Franklin · CMS · HRSAHealth in New Franklin →

Natural hazards in New Franklin

High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 71% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🌡️ Heat waves

17Does New Franklin flood?paid flood claims since 1983 5Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to New Franklin

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in New Franklin →

Climate in New Franklin

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New Franklin has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 20°, and about 10 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

42° / 23°Winter

66° / 44°Spring

87° / 66°Summer

67° / 45°Fall

How much snow does New Franklin get?About 10 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 22, with the last in spring around Apr 13.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.9° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in New Franklin →

Schools in New Franklin

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B⁺

School Grade B+

The public schools New Franklin’s kids attend outperform 68% of Missouri’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

DistrictNEW FRANKLIN R-ISchools2

New Franklin Elementary B+Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 194 students New Franklin Middle-High B-High · Grades 6–12 · 198 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within MO. Ratings are from neighbors.