New Wells

Census-designated place in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri

Aerial view of New Wells, Missouri
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New Wells is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, with 40 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 420 ft (128 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Shawneetown, 1.7 miles W.

About New Wells

New Wells is an unincorporated community in northern Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, United States. It is located 20 miles (32 km) north of Cape Girardeau and is part of the Cape Girardeau–Jackson, MO-IL Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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New Wells, MO population

New Wells had 40 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census40
Density69 per sq mi (27 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

New Wells at a glance

StateMissouri (MO)
CountyCape Girardeau County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population40 (2020)
Land area0.58 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Elevation420 ft (128 m)
Coordinates37.5540° N, 89.6245° W
ZIP code63732
Census code (GEOID)2952364

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about New Wells

What county is New Wells in?

New Wells is in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri.

What is the population of New Wells, MO?

40 people lived in New Wells at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of New Wells, MO?

The ZIP code of New Wells is 63732.

What is the elevation of New Wells?

420 feet (128 m) above sea level.

What towns are near New Wells?

Shawneetown (1.7 mi), Pocahontas (3.7 mi), Old Appleton (5.5 mi), Altenburg (5.7 mi), Frohna (5.8 mi).

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