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Wardell, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
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 247 sunny days/yr
488 Violent Crime/100K 244 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$48,500 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$51,300 home value, $850/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
488 violent crimes/100K (28% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Wardell enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average58.7°F
9% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days247 days/yr

Geography

Elevation272 ft (83 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density1,625/sq mi
Coordinates36.3515°N, 89.8182°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportMalden Regional (MAW)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.0"
29% above US avg
Snowfall 3.3"
Wettest Month (May) 5.12"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

414 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 1, 2025.

Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 91 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 25 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 65 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 126 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 76 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 94 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 38 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 46 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 116 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 68 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 104 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 147 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 96 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 35 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 48 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 64 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 105 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 42 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 24 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 64 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

581 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 171 fatalities, 1,509 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 91 km 8
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 63 km 57
Jan 21, 1999 EF4 66 km 0
Apr 16, 1998 EF4 63 km 2
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 47 km 1
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 65 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 72 km 0
Apr 22, 1981 EF4 61 km 1
May 7, 1971 EF4 98 km 3
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 57 km 4
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 34 km 17
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 67 km 2
May 26, 2024 EF3 51 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 99 km 1
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 56 km 0
Mar 28, 2020 EF3 99 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 75 km 0
Feb 29, 2012 EF3 69 km 1
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 72 km 2
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 37 km 16
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1811 AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES Eruption + Earthquake 99 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

12 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WYLIE KING 1 (6,077 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 WYLIE KING 1 6,077 90 km
2021 MILLER KING 4,130 94 km
2013 UNNAMED 3,313 99 km
2021 VICTORY 1-7 3,237 87 km
2024 ESSMAN SPRING RX 1,495 91 km
2004 UNNAMED 1,232 92 km
2013 UNNAMED 839 96 km
2021 UPALIKA 3 AND 4 HARMONY 3 824 100 km
2022 ESSMAN 4 GOOSECREEK 1 3 4 7 8 823 89 km
2020 VICTORY 1 765 89 km
2021 WOLF HOLLOW RX 636 85 km
2024 WOLF HOLLOW RX 619 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 3.7 in
March 49°F (9°C) 5.1 in
April 59°F (15°C) 4.9 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.1 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.0 in
July 80°F (27°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.1 in Driest
September 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in
November 49°F (9°C) 4.5 in
December 39°F (4°C) 4.7 in

Wardell has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 34°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and August the driest (3.1").

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