Living in Wardell, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wardell · Census data 2020–2024
Wardell has 445 residents with a median age of 54.6. The median household income is $40,250 (43% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $54,300, the median rent is $563/month.
Wardell is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Wardell at a glance
- Population
- 445
- Median age
- 54.6State: 39
- Median household income
- $40,250State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $54,300State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $563/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 81.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.3%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Wardell a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 76% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.7%.
Cons: Median household income 43% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 42.9%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Wardell
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wardell the median home value is $54,300, 84% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $563 per month, which is 34.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $937 a month in housing costs.
Wardell median household income
The median household income in Wardell is $40,250 and the income per person is $26,261. 42.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Wardell: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 205
- Owner-occupied
- 81.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.2%
- Vacant
- 8.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.38
Wardell demographics
- Population
- 445
- Median age
- 54.6
- Under 18
- 15.3%
- 65 and older
- 27.2%
- Households
- 187
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 10.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wardell ›
Education in Wardell
12.3% of adults 25 and older in Wardell have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 4.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wardell
- Unemployment rate
- 0.7%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 5.4%
- Drive alone
- 87.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.3%
Wardell vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wardell | 445 | $40,250 | $54,300 | $563 |
| Gideon | 662 | $41,538 | $55,500 | $489 |
| Portageville | 2,825 | $52,279 | $152,400 | $764 |
| Hayti Heights | 540 | $20,714 | $63,900 | $608 |
| Hayti | 2,090 | $24,881 | $70,400 | $660 |
| Clarkton | 958 | $46,333 | $47,000 | $611 |
| Holcomb | 666 | $62,841 | $108,100 | $555 |
| Risco | 288 | $48,000 | $62,300 | $696 |
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What is the median household income in Wardell, MO?
The median household income in Wardell is $40,250, 43% lower than the Missouri median of $70,702 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Wardell?
The median home value in Wardell is $54,300, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Wardell?
The median gross rent in Wardell is $563 per month, about 34.7% of household income.
Is Wardell, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 76% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.7%. Minuses: median household income 43% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 42.9%.
What is the median age in Wardell?
The median age in Wardell is 54.6 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Wardell?
The average commute to work in Wardell is 24 minutes; 5.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wardell?
The unemployment rate in Wardell is 0.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wardell?
12.3% of adults in Wardell have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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