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Wardell, MO
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Wardell, MO
At a Glance
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)
Is Wardell a Good Place to Live?
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 0.5% (86% 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.
Safety & Crime
Wardell reports 488 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 28% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 244/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 34°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 247 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.