Wardell is a small town of 455 in Missouri, with a median household income of $45,833
and a 1.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 82 (US average = 100), which is
18% below the national average.
Strengths:
Wardell stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Wardell is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Wardell city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 81.5
Wardell's overall cost of living index is 81.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Wardell costs roughly 18% less than the average American city.
Metric
Wardell, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$51,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$434
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
82.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$45,833
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Wardell's violent crime rate is 512.5 per 100,000 residents
— 35% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
512.5 /100k
Property Crime
2005.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Wardell is served primarily by NORTH PEMISCOT CO. R-I.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Wardell, MO
National Avg
School District
NORTH PEMISCOT CO. R-I
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
84.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Wardell sees average highs of 42.7°F in January
and 88.3°F in July,
with 48.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 6.6 inches of snow per year.
Wardell's cost of living index is 82, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Wardell roughly 18% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $51,700 and median rent is $434/month.
Wardell's violent crime rate is 512.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2005.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Wardell are operated by NORTH PEMISCOT CO. R-I.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1. 11.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Wardell, MO has a population of 455, a median household income of $45,833, and an unemployment rate of 1.2%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Wardell averages 42.7°F in January and 88.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.8 inches
with about 6.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Wardell, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 63879.
The population of Wardell, Missouri is 455 with a median age of 45.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Wardell: cost of living index 82 (100 = US average), median home $51,700, median household income $45,833, crime index 119 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wardell side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
