Warrenton, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
8,870 Population 980/sq mi density
$64,400 Median Income $26,290 per capita
$193,100 Home Value $303,465 Zillow
$878 Median Rent 25.9% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
31 Violent Crime/100K 670 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$64,400 median income, 6.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$193,100 home value, $878/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
31 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Warrenton, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$64,400
14% below
$26,290 per capita
Home Value
$193,100
32% below
Zillow: $303,465
Median Rent
$878/mo
25% below
25.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
31/100K
92% below
670/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.8%
56% below
89.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.9%
92% above
6.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
26% above
19.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Warrenton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
86%
Home Value
68%
Rent
75%
Poverty
55%
Bachelor's
44%
Unemployment
192%
Crime
8%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Warrenton a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Warrenton residents earn a median household income of $64,400 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,290. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9% (92% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Warrenton is $193,100 , 32% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $303,465. Median rent is $878/month, with 25.9% 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 1998.

Safety & Crime

Warrenton reports 31 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 92% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 670/100K.

Education

14.8% of adults in Warrenton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 89.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Warrenton has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population8,870
Median Age30.8 yrs
Density980/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans6.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$64,400
Per Capita$26,290
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty6.8%

Housing

A+
Home Value$193,100
Rent$878
Ownership65.1%
Zillow$303,465
Housing Units3,317
Rent Burden25.9%

Crime

F
Violent31/100K
Property670/100K

Health

Obesity40.4%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking19.6%
Heart Disease6.1%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain41.5 in/yr
Elevation883 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.8%
High School+89.0%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute28 min
Broadband87.1%
EV Stations5

Did You Know?

Warrenton was founded in 1830.
The median home in Warrenton was built in 1998.
The nearest airport is St Louis Lambert International (42 miles).
20.1% of the population has a disability.