Novinger, MO

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Population
386
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
789 ft
Median Home Value
$57,700
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$53,125
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Novinger

Tucked into the rolling hills of Adair County just west of the Chariton River, Novinger is a quiet, close-knit town with deep roots in northern Missouri coal country. Founded in the late 1800s as a bustling rail and mining hub, today it offers a peaceful, slow-paced lifestyle surrounded by open farmland and timber. It makes a great home for anyone looking for affordable small-town living, friendly neighbors, and room to spread out.

Reese Family Log Barn

Daily life centers around the local K-12 school and community traditions like the annual Coal Miner Days and Country Christmas. Outdoor recreation is right in your backyard, with Thousand Hills State Park and several conservation areas just down the road for hiking, boating, and fishing. Plus, Kirksville is only a ten-minute drive to the east, making it easy to commute to work, shop, or take advantage of university amenities while enjoying a relaxed country home base.

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