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Novelty, MO

Novelty, MO.

Population: 151 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$237,836
1-year appreciation
+15.9%
3-year appreciation
+38.6%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$241,572
House Price Index
403.5 (+4.3% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
heatWave

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
42.9 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Joe D Lewis Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Kirksville Regional Airport (IRK) (21 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+10 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,959
Median annual property tax
$1,019
Households with broadband internet
60.6%

Employment & development

Total county employment
582
Average weekly wage
$796
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Other Services, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1

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