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Cardwell, MO
City in Dunklin County, Missouri.
Population
816
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,296
ZIP codes
0
Cardwell and its ZIP codes
Cardwell at a glance
- Cardwell is about 14 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $22,500 a year, 68% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $38,800 (83% below Missouri) and median rent is $767 a month.
Local data for Cardwell, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cardwell, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$22,500
Poverty rate
56.7%
Median home value
$38,800
Median rent
$767/mo
Homeownership
37.1%
Bachelor's or higher
7.3%
Median age
23.5
Average commute
15.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (218), Irish Americans (102), Mexican Americans (62).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dunklin County. PPP loans are for Cardwell.
Unemployment rate
6.0%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$37,951
8,997 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,914
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$206M
FY 2026, $7,296 per person
How people get to work
Cardwell, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone90.5%
- Carpooled8.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.4%
Average one-way commute: 15.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cardwell, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
595
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
243
1.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 28°F
51.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cardwell, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
47.7%
U.S. 33.3% +14.4 pts
Diabetes
16.9%
U.S. 12.1% +4.8 pts
Smoking
26.1%
U.S. 12.8% +13.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.3%
U.S. 11.1% +4.2 pts
Cities near Cardwell
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ArbyrdCity | 2.9 mi | 1 |
| HollywoodCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 0.4 |
| SenathCity | 9.3 mi | 1.9 |
| HornersvilleCity | 9.8 mi | 0.8 |
| Leachville, ARCity | 9.8 mi | 4.4 |
| Monette, ARCity | 11 mi | 5.7 |
| Marmaduke, ARCity | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| Paragould, ARCity | 13 mi | 31.8 |
| Manila, ARCity | 13 mi | 4 |
| Oak Grove Heights, ARTown | 14 mi | 3 |
| Rector, ARCity | 15 mi | 1.4 |
| Black Oak, ARTown | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| RivesTown | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| Lafe, ARTown | 16 mi | 2 |
| Lake City, ARCity | 18 mi | 3.2 |
| Brookland, ARCity | 19 mi | 7.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cardwell, MO in?
- Cardwell is in Dunklin County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Cardwell, MO?
- About 816 people live in Cardwell, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cardwell?
- Nearby places include Arbyrd (2.9 mi), Hollywood (5.9 mi), Senath (9.3 mi), Hornersville (9.8 mi), Leachville, AR (9.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023