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Wardsville, MO
Village in Cole County, Missouri.
Population
1,579
Land area
3.5sq mi
People per sq mi
456
ZIP codes
0
Wardsville and its ZIP codes
Wardsville at a glance
- Wardsville is about 5.1 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $121,222 a year, 71% more than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $329,500 (43% above Missouri) and median rent is $885 a month.
Local data for Wardsville, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wardsville, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$121,222
Poverty rate
2.5%
Median home value
$329,500
Median rent
$885/mo
Homeownership
84.4%
Bachelor's or higher
41.9%
Median age
36.2
Average commute
21.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (691), Irish Americans (81), Italian Americans (66).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cole County. PPP loans are for Wardsville.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,511
54,542 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,594
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.83B
FY 2026, $23,617 per person
How people get to work
Wardsville, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.6%
- Carpooled2.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
- Worked from home14.3%
Average one-way commute: 21.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wardsville, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
365
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
83
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 21°F
43.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wardsville, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.1%
U.S. 33.3% +1.8 pts
Diabetes
9.3%
U.S. 12.1% -2.8 pts
Smoking
13.3%
U.S. 12.8% +0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.9%
U.S. 11.1% -5.2 pts
Cities near Wardsville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson CityCity | 5.9 mi | 36.1 |
| St. ThomasTown | 8 mi | 1 |
| TaosCity | 8.1 mi | 6.4 |
| WestphaliaCity | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| LohmanCity | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| Holts SummitCity | 11 mi | 3.7 |
| St. MartinsCity | 11 mi | 1.9 |
| MetaCity | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| RussellvilleCity | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| TebbettsCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| CentertownTown | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| EugeneCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| ArgyleTown | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| HartsburgTown | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| New BloomfieldCity | 17 mi | 1.6 |
| St. ElizabethVillage | 17 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wardsville, MO in?
- Wardsville is in Cole County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Wardsville, MO?
- About 1,579 people live in Wardsville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wardsville?
- Nearby places include Jefferson City (5.9 mi), St. Thomas (8 mi), Taos (8.1 mi), Westphalia (10 mi), Lohman (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023