New Haven, Missouri
New Haven is a city of 3,302 people in Franklin County, Missouri, founded in 1836.
Why visit New Haven
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 1 place to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Walt Theatre, New Haven Commercial Historic District and New Haven Residential Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 18°F.
Weather in New Haven
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About New Haven
New Haven is a city in Franklin County, Missouri, United States. The population was 2,414 as of the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article New Haven, Missouri (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks3
New Haven Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Building in Missouri, United States
New Haven Residential Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Building in Missouri, United States
Restaurants and cafes1
Churches and places of worship1
AME Church of New Haven
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Church building in Missouri, United States of America
History
New Haven was originally called Miller's Landing, and under the latter name was platted in 1855. A post office called New Haven has been in operation since 1858.
The AME Church of New Haven, New Haven Commercial Historic District, New Haven Residential Historic District, Wilhelm Pelster House-Barn, and Christopher and Johanna Twelker Farm are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
One notable resident of the New Haven area was Herman Otten (b.1933, d. 2019), pastor of Trinity Lutheran for 55 years. He was the editor of Beck's American Translation and of the Christian News weekly paper.
From the History section of New Haven, Missouri on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Map of New Haven
12 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 18°F | 2.7 in | 4.2 in |
| Feb | 45°F | 21°F | 2.4 in | 3.5 in |
| Mar | 55°F | 30°F | 3.7 in | 1.7 in |
| Apr | 66°F | 40°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 75°F | 50°F | 5.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 60°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 64°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 61°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 52°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 41°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 55°F | 30°F | 3.6 in | 1.5 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 22°F | 2.7 in | 3.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Rosebud (14 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Franklin County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2025-05-21: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Wildfires (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-06-02: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds And Flooding (Flood)
- 2016-01-21: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2016-01-02: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Spirit of Saint Louis Airport (SUS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 31 miles away.
- Marthasville 9 mi east, about 14 min by car
- Washington 12 mi east, about 19 min by car
- Hermann 13 mi northwest, about 22 min by car
- Union 17 mi southeast, about 27 min by car
- Foristell 20 mi northeast, about 32 min by car
- Villa Ridge 21 mi southeast, about 33 min by car
- Gray Summit 23 mi east, about 36 min by car
- Owensville 23 mi southwest, about 37 min by car
- Wentzville 24 mi northeast, about 39 min by car
- Lake St. Louis 26 mi northeast, about 42 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Central Hotel New Haven MO, Joanna Poe, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Assumption Catholic Church in New Haven, Missouri, TCP04, CC BY 4.0
- Central Hotel in New Haven, Missouri, TCP04, CC BY 4.0
- AME Church of New Haven, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- New Haven Commercial Historic District, RuralResurrection, CC BY 4.0
- Brewery in the New Haven Commercial Historic District, RuralResurrection, CC BY 4.0
- Streetscape in the New Haven Commercial Historic District, RuralResurrection, CC BY 4.0
- New Haven, Missouri, TCP04, CC BY 4.0
- Edward Hebber House, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Central Hotel Clawfoot Bathtub, Joanna Poe, CC BY-SA 2.0
- NewHavenDowntown, Teeks99, CC BY-SA 4.0
- NewHavenDowntownPano, Teeks99, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Walt Theatre, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- NewHavenRiverPano, Teeks99, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Memorial to John Colter, RuralResurrection, CC BY 4.0
- ISS067-E-47119 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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