What are the schools like in Warrenton, MO?

Warrenton is served primarily by WARREN CO. R-III. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.1:1.

What is the median household income in Warrenton?

The median household income in Warrenton, MO is $62,096 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.2%.

What is the weather like in Warrenton, MO?

Warrenton has an average high temperature of 38.9°F in January and 87.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 7.9 inches.

Warrenton, MO Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Warrenton, MO affordable or expensive?

Warrenton's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Warrenton is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $170,300 and the median rent is $882 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Warrenton, MO?

Warrenton has a violent crime rate of 31.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 659.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Warrenton, MO a Good Place to Live?

Warrenton is a small town of 8,648 in Missouri, with a median household income of $62,096 and a 5.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Warrenton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Warrenton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Warrenton 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: 96.3

Warrenton's overall cost of living index is 96.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Warrenton costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Warrenton, MO	National Avg
Median Home Value	$170,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$882	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	62.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$62,096	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Warrenton's violent crime rate is 31.4 per 100,000 residents — 92% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

31.4 /100k

Property Crime

659.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Warrenton is served primarily by WARREN CO. R-III. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Warrenton, MO	National Avg
School District	WARREN CO. R-III	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Warrenton sees average highs of 38.9°F in January and 87.8°F in July, with 41.5 inches of annual precipitation and 7.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Warrenton, MO
Average High — January	38.9°F
Average High — July	87.8°F
Annual Precipitation	41.5"
Annual Snowfall	7.9"

Demographics

Metric	Warrenton, MO	National Avg
Population	8,648	—
Median Age	32.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	90.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	27.8%	22.2%
65 and over	14.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Truesdale, MO 1 mi Pendleton, MO 5 mi Wright City, MO 6 mi Innsbrook, MO 6 mi Jonesburg, MO 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Warrenton

Warrenton, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code:

63383

Warrenton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Warrenton, MO affordable or expensive?

Warrenton's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Warrenton roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $170,300 and median rent is $882/month.

What is the crime rate in Warrenton, MO?

Warrenton's violent crime rate is 31.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 659.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Warrenton?

Public schools in Warrenton are operated by WARREN CO. R-III. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1. 15.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Warrenton, MO a good place to live?

Warrenton, MO has a population of 8,648, a median household income of $62,096, and an unemployment rate of 5.2%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Warrenton?

Warrenton averages 38.9°F in January and 87.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.5 inches with about 7.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Warrenton?

Warrenton, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 63383.

What is the population of Warrenton?

The population of Warrenton, Missouri is 8,648 with a median age of 32.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Warrenton?

Key numbers for living in Warrenton: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $170,300, median household income $62,096, crime index 18 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Warrenton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.