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Vandalia, MO
City in Audrain County, Missouri.
Population
3,140
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,397
ZIP codes
0
Vandalia and its ZIP codes
Vandalia at a glance
- Vandalia is about 16 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- It is the 197th most populous of 1,062 cities and towns in Missouri.
- Households here earn a median of $50,313 a year, 29% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $84,500 (63% below Missouri) and median rent is $814 a month.
Local data for Vandalia, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Vandalia, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,313
Poverty rate
13.9%
Median home value
$84,500
Median rent
$814/mo
Homeownership
64.8%
Bachelor's or higher
7.9%
Median age
40.2
Average commute
20.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (503), Irish Americans (370), French Americans (144).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Audrain County. PPP loans are for Vandalia.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,122
7,910 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,041
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$178M
FY 2026, $7,115 per person
How people get to work
Vandalia, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.8%
- Carpooled8.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.6%
Average one-way commute: 20.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Vandalia, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
369
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
32
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 19°F
41.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Vandalia, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.7%
U.S. 33.3% +6.4 pts
Diabetes
10.8%
U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts
Smoking
20.2%
U.S. 12.8% +7.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.4%
U.S. 11.1% -0.7 pts
Cities near Vandalia
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FarberCity | 5.3 mi | 0.3 |
| CurryvilleCity | 8.2 mi | 0.3 |
| LaddoniaCity | 9.4 mi | 0.7 |
| PerryCity | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| MiddletownTown | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| Bowling GreenCity | 14 mi | 2.7 |
| CenterCity | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| Rush HillVillage | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| AshleyCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| St. ClementCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| FrankfordCity | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| MartinsburgTown | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| TarrantsVillage | 17 mi | 0 |
| WellsvilleCity | 17 mi | 1.5 |
| Benton CityVillage | 19 mi | 0.1 |
| BuellCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Vandalia, MO in?
- Vandalia is in Audrain County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Vandalia, MO?
- About 3,140 people live in Vandalia, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Vandalia?
- Nearby places include Farber (5.3 mi), Curryville (8.2 mi), Laddonia (9.4 mi), Perry (13 mi), Middletown (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023