New MadridMissouri
New Madrid is a city in and the county seat of New Madrid County, Missouri, United States. The population was 2,787 at the 2020 census.
Intro: Wikipedia
About New Madrid
Set in the southeastern part of Missouri, New Madrid is a small town, home to 2,597 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, New Madrid is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 4.5 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 577 residents per square mile.
What Makes New Madrid Unique
- The only place in America named New Madrid — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southeastern Missouri, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Missouri — one of 1,082 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in New Madrid
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Higgerson Landing Museum · Museum
- New Madrid Earthquake Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in New Madrid
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in New Madrid
- CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
- CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL
- NEW MADRID BEND YOUTH CTR.
- NEW MADRID ELEMENTARY
- NEW MADRID R-I TECH SKILLS CTR
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.