New Franklin is a city in Howard County, Missouri, United States.

[4] It is part of the Columbia, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area.

[5] The Harris-Chilton-Ruble House, Thomas Hickman House, New Franklin Commercial Historic District, and Rivercene are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

[8] As of the census[12] of 2010, there were 1,089 people, 496 households, and 292 families residing in the city.

37.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

32.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

New Franklin is home to the University of Missouri Center for Agroforestry, which holds an annual chestnut roast in the area.