Novelty, MO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
103 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
81.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$83,409 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
14 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$67,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$280 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$488 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
41.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Knox County
1
Missouri
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Knox County
1
Missouri
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 5 26
Feb 2 5 30
Mar 3 2 41
Apr 4 0 53
May 5 0 63
Jun 4 0 72
Jul 5 0 76
Aug 4 0 75
Sep 4 0 66
Oct 3 0 55
Nov 3 1 42
Dec 2 5 30

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 35% of residents leaning left and 62% leaning right.

Liberal (35%) (63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 79%
Hillary Clinton 19%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 6, MO State Senate District 18, MO State House District 4, MO
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Schools

Knox Co High
11 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Knox Co Elem
11 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Heartland Christian Academy
12 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Adair Co High
13 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Kirksville Area Technical Center
22 miles, NW • 1 star
Truman State University
23 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Culver-Stockton College
37 miles, E • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Northeast Regional Medical Center
24 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Scotland County Hospital
31 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Moberly Regional Medical Center
42 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Columbia Regional Airport
82 miles, SW • 1 star
Des Moines International Airport
130 miles, N • 2.3 star
St Louis Lambert International Airport
131 miles, SE • 3.7 star
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