At a Glance
Median Income
$52,344
$21,709 per capita
Home Value
$171,900
Zillow: $286,394
Median Rent
$819/mo
22.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
182/100K
1,131/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.8%
68.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
12.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.7%
12.0% smoking rate
How Warden Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Warden's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Warden a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Warden residents earn a median household income of $52,344 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,709. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,416 business establishments, including 479 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Warden is $171,900 , 39% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $286,394. Median rent is $819/month, with 22.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Warden reports 182 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 52% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,131/100K.
Education
11.8% of adults in Warden hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
68.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Warden has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 7.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population2,531
Median Age31.9 yrs
Density846/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born25.2%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$52,344
Per Capita$21,709
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty12.6%
County GDP$16,919M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,362
Housing
A+
Home Value$171,900
Rent$819
Ownership69.0%
Zillow$286,394
Housing Units857
Rent Burden22.3%
Crime
F
Violent182/100K
Property1,131/100K
Health
Obesity42.7%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death7,204/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain7.8 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation1,301 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.8%
High School+68.7%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute16 min
Broadband92.7%
Internet Speed91 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Warden was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Grant County International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.3% of the population has a disability.
25.2% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 479 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.