Special Interest
Housing in New Madrid County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in New Madrid County averages $729/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Missouri median of $1,033 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 27% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for New Madrid County FMR Area are $716 for a studio, $735 for 1‑bedroom, $964 for 2‑bedroom, $1,156 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,276 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $235 increase for a 2-bedroom in New Madrid County shows a 32% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for New Madrid County was 5.5% in 2024, compared to Missouri at 3.7% and the national rate of 4.0%.
