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Novinger

A city of 383 people in Missouri
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Rombauer Coal Mine
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Rombauer Coal Mine

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Housing in Novinger

$179K▲ 7.6% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Novinger home is worth about $179,000, up 7.6% in a year, 33% below the Missouri typical home.

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

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Work & commute in Novinger

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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.

Kirksville
42%
Ottumwa, IA
2%
Milan
2%
Hannibal
2%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Novinger →

Health in Novinger

Compared with Missouri

1better than MO

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 31 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Northeast Regional Medical CenterKirksville · 6.8 mi · ER
Ob/Gyn Specialty GroupKirksville · 7 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 Novinger · CMS · HRSAHealth in Novinger →

Natural hazards in Novinger

73
High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 73% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🌡️ Heat waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Novinger →

Climate in Novinger

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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.

38° / 19°Winter
63° / 41°Spring
85° / 63°Summer
65° / 43°Fall
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School Grade C

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.

DistrictADAIR CO. R-ISchools2

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.

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Nearest: Adair County Public LibraryKirksville · 7.5 miles · 53 hrs a week

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