1997 · Novinger Coal Museum · Wikimedia Commons
Novinger’s story
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NovingerMO
A town of 423. A typical home worth about $179K.
Population
423
residents
Typical home
$179K
+7.6% in a year
Household income
$53K
median
Median age
31.5
years
Jobs based here
83
A commuter town
What makes Novinger stand out
The 2 things Novinger does most differently from other towns.
Small town
423 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Novinger’s report card
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Residents weigh in
Live in Novinger? Is a C for its schools right?
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Weather
Forecast →61°
Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog
H 0° · L 55°
Local news
All →- 3 injured in head-on crash in Adair County, 1 driver cited for DWIKTVO · Aug 23
- Single-vehicle rollover crash in Adair County injures 5, including 4 teensKTVO · Aug 9
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Novinger. Another town gets a different order.
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Novinger
Most working residents leave Novinger for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Kirksville (42%), Ottumwa (2%) and Milan (2%). Half commute less than 8 miles.
4%work in town
Where working residents work
In Novinger4%
Kirksville42%
Ottumwa2%
Milan2%
Hannibal2%
8 mi
median commute distance
83
jobs based in Novinger
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Housing
A typical Novinger home is worth about $179K
The typical Novinger home is worth about $179,000, up 7.6% in a year, 33% below the Missouri typical home.
$179KZillow home value
Typical home value
Novinger$179K
Missouri$268K
+7.6%
value change, 1 year
2
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Natural hazards
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 73% of U.S. communities.
73risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHeat waves
5
paid flood claims since 1993
6
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Schools
Novinger’s public schools outperform 33% of Missouri districts
The public schools Novinger’s kids attend trail 67% of Missouri’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
CSchool Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adair Co. Elem. | PK–6 | 105 | C− |
| Adair Co. High | 7–12 | 101 | B− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MO on state testsAll 2 schools →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Novinger has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 19 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
19″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter19–38°
Spring41–63°
Summer63–85°
Fall43–65°
Oct 19
typical first frost
Apr 21
typical last frost
+0.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
How healthy Novinger is
Novinger beats the Missouri average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
32 measures vs. Missouri
1 better31 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Novinger | MO |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 10.6% | 15.8% |
Northeast Regional Medical Center
6.8 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
A commuter town
96% of working residents leave Novinger for work
Where Novinger’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
83jobs based in Novinger
4%of working residents work in town
8 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
More about Novinger
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