Warsaw, MO

Missouri

Warsaw is a small town in Missouri with a population of 2,064. Residents earn $42,868 per year, which is 43% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,064 Population 829/sq mi density
$42,868 Median Income $25,539 per capita
$136,600 Home Value $176,578 Zillow
$715 Median Rent 36.7% income on rent
891 Violent Crime/100K 4,126 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$42,868 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$136,600 home value, $715/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
891 violent crimes/100K (134% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $42,868
43% lower than US avg
Home Value $136,600
52% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 891/100K
134% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 17.8%
47% lower than US avg
Median Rent $715
39% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 41.1%
28% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.4%
61% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 15.2%
23% higher than US avg

How Warsaw Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,064
Median Age53.8 yrs
Density829/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Largest GroupWhite 92%
Veterans8.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$42,868
Per Capita$25,539
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty15.2%
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$136,600
Rent$715
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$176,578
Housing Units1,027
Rent Burden36.7%

Crime

F
Violent891/100K
Property4,126/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault891/100K
Burglary750/100K

Health

Obesity41.1%
Uninsured11.4%
Smoking22.9%
Depression28.1%
Heart Disease7.0%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation719 ft (219 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.8%
High School+90.3%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute22 min
Broadband89.3%
EV Stations2

Is Warsaw a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Warsaw receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Warsaw has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Warsaw is $42,868, 43% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. The poverty rate of 15.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Warsaw is $136,600, 52% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $715 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

With 891 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern — this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,126 per 100,000, 110% above the national average.

Education

17.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

With 297 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Warsaw has a population of 2,064 with a density of 829 people per square mile. The median age is 53.8 years, 38% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.6%), with 4.6% Hispanic.

Population

2,064
Total Population
829
People / sq mi
53.8yrs
Median Age
38% above US avg
2.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 41.1%
Female 58.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Warsaw vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.1%
26% above US avg
Spanish0.9%
93% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Warsaw vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Warsaw is $42,868, which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Warsaw vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$42,868
43% below US avg
Per Capita Income$25,539

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.4%
61% below US avg
Poverty Rate15.2%
23% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.5 min
Drive Alone84.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Warsaw is $136,600, 52% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $715 (39% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $176,578.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$136,600
52% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$176,578

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$715
39% below US avg
Rent Burden36.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$732
1 Bedroom$775
2 Bedrooms$970
3 Bedrooms$1,265
4 Bedrooms$1,457

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied64.3%
Housing Units1,027
Median Year Built1977

Property Tax

In Warsaw, 41.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 11.4% of residents lack health insurance. 22.9% are current smokers. 28.1% report depression. 34.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Warsaw vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity41.1%
28% above US avg
Diabetes12.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
High Blood Pressure35.3%
Asthma11.3%
COPD10.0%
Cancer7.3%
Stroke3.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking22.9%
64% above US avg
Binge Drinking16.8%
Physical Inactivity34.2%
Depression28.1%
Mental Distress21.1%
Physical Distress16.7%
Short Sleep39.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate90.9%
Uninsured11.4%
33% above US avg
Checkup Rate75.7%
Dental Visits52.9%

Food & Exercise

Warsaw has a violent crime rate of 891 per 100,000 residents, 134% above the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 4,126 per 100,000 (110% above US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Warsaw vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent890.8/100K
134% above US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault890.8/100K

Property Crime

Total Property4,125.6/100K
110% above US avg
Burglary750.1/100K
Theft3,375.5/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
17.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 89.3% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%
D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+17.8%
47% below US avg
High School+90.3%
Graduate Degree+4.4%
School Test Score5.51
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density829/sq mi
Total Area2.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access89.3%
EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations3

Safety & Disasters

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.5 min
Drive Alone84.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.4%

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