Wardell, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.4 /5.0
B Good
455 Population 1,625/sq mi density
$48,500 Median Income $23,161 per capita
$51,300 Home Value $114,308 Zillow
$850 Median Rent 33.2% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$48,500 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$51,300 home value, $850/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Wardell, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,500
35% below
$23,161 per capita
Home Value
$51,300
82% below
Zillow: $114,308
Median Rent
$850/mo
27% below
33.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.3%
52% below
79.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
67% below
26.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
26% above
22.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

How Wardell Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Wardell's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
65%
Home Value
18%
Rent
73%
Poverty
215%
Bachelor's
48%
Unemployment
33%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wardell a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Wardell residents earn a median household income of $48,500 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,161. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.6% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wardell is $51,300 , 82% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $114,308. Median rent is $850/month, with 33.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.

Education

16.3% of adults in Wardell hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below the national average). 79.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wardell has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population455
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density1,625/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.3%

Economy

C+
Median Income$48,500
Per Capita$23,161
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty26.6%

Housing

A+
Home Value$51,300
Rent$850
Ownership85.7%
Zillow$114,308
Housing Units208
Rent Burden33.2%

Health

Obesity40.6%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking22.9%
Heart Disease6.8%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain48.8 in/yr
Elevation272 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.3%
High School+79.4%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute23 min
Broadband85.7%
EV Stations1

Did You Know?

The median home in Wardell was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Malden Regional (20 miles).
33.0% of the population has a disability.