Warsaw is a small town of 2,326 in Missouri, with a median household income of $35,167
and a 3.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Warsaw stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Warsaw is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Warsaw 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: 88.9
Warsaw's overall cost of living index is 88.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Warsaw costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Warsaw, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$117,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$664
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
61.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$35,167
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Warsaw's violent crime rate is 253.5 per 100,000 residents
— 33% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
253.5 /100k
Property Crime
4055.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Warsaw is served primarily by WARSAW R-IX.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Warsaw, MO
National Avg
School District
WARSAW R-IX
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Warsaw sees average highs of 42.5°F in January
and 89.7°F in July,
with 43.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 18.4 inches of snow per year.
Warsaw's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Warsaw roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $117,400 and median rent is $664/month.
Warsaw's violent crime rate is 253.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 4055.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Warsaw are operated by WARSAW R-IX.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1. 14.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Warsaw, MO has a population of 2,326, a median household income of $35,167, and an unemployment rate of 3.9%.
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.
Warsaw averages 42.5°F in January and 89.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.5 inches
with about 18.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Warsaw, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 65355.
The population of Warsaw, Missouri is 2,326 with a median age of 46.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Warsaw: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $117,400, median household income $35,167, crime index 117 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Warsaw side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
