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Wardell, MO
Town in Pemiscot County, Missouri.
Population
445
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,575
ZIP codes
0
Wardell and its ZIP codes
Wardell at a glance
- Wardell is about 17 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
Local data for Wardell, MO
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pemiscot County. PPP loans are for Wardell.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$40,492
4,695 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,894
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$105M
FY 2026, $6,729 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Wardell, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
453
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
308
4.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 28°F
48.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wardell, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.0%
U.S. 33.3% +7.7 pts
Diabetes
15.8%
U.S. 12.1% +3.7 pts
Smoking
22.6%
U.S. 12.8% +9.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.2%
U.S. 11.1% -0.9 pts
Cities near Wardell
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HomestownCity | 1.4 mi | 0.1 |
| PascolaVillage | 5.9 mi | 0.2 |
| Bragg CityTown | 7.8 mi | 0.2 |
| GideonCity | 8.5 mi | 1.8 |
| PortagevilleCity | 8.6 mi | 2 |
| Hayti HeightsCity | 8.6 mi | 1 |
| HaywardCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 0.3 |
| HaytiCity | 9 mi | 2.3 |
| TallapoosaCity | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| ClarktonCity | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| White OakCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| DeeringCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| FrisbeeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| HolcombCity | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| RiscoCity | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| CaruthersvilleCity | 15 mi | 5.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wardell, MO in?
- Wardell is in Pemiscot County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Wardell, MO?
- About 445 people live in Wardell, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wardell?
- Nearby places include Homestown (1.4 mi), Pascola (5.9 mi), Bragg City (7.8 mi), Gideon (8.5 mi), Portageville (8.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023