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Warsaw, MO
City in Benton County, Missouri.
Population
1,980
Land area
2.5sq mi
People per sq mi
794
ZIP codes
0
Warsaw and its ZIP codes
Warsaw at a glance
- Warsaw is about 8.8 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- The median household income is $41,413, 41% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $152,000 (34% below Missouri) and median rent is $727 a month.
Local data for Warsaw, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Warsaw, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$41,413
Poverty rate
20.1%
Median home value
$152,000
Median rent
$727/mo
Homeownership
63.3%
Bachelor's or higher
14.9%
Median age
53.3
Average commute
23.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (467), Irish Americans (283), French Americans (84).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Benton County. PPP loans are for Warsaw.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$40,027
3,818 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,570
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$206M
FY 2026, $10,620 per person
How people get to work
Warsaw, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.1%
- Carpooled13.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home3.1%
Average one-way commute: 23.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Warsaw, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
582
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
15
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 22°F
43.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Warsaw, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.9%
U.S. 33.3% +6.6 pts
Diabetes
16.7%
U.S. 12.1% +4.6 pts
Smoking
20.8%
U.S. 12.8% +8.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.8%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Warsaw
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| White BranchCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 0.5 |
| Bent Tree HarborCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 2.1 |
| TightwadVillage | 10 mi | 1 |
| LincolnCity | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| Cole CampCity | 17 mi | 1.3 |
| Cross TimbersCity | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| IoniaTown | 18 mi | 0.1 |
| BrowningtonTown | 19 mi | 0.1 |
| CalhounCity | 20 mi | 1 |
| Climax SpringsCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.8 |
| Lowry CityCity | 21 mi | 1 |
| WindsorCity | 21 mi | 2.4 |
| WheatlandCity | 21 mi | 1.2 |
| HermitageCity | 22 mi | 1.3 |
| DeepwaterCity | 22 mi | 0.8 |
| ClintonCity | 23 mi | 9.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Warsaw, MO in?
- Warsaw is in Benton County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Warsaw, MO?
- About 1,980 people live in Warsaw, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Warsaw?
- Nearby places include White Branch (1.8 mi), Bent Tree Harbor (6.4 mi), Tightwad (10 mi), Lincoln (10 mi), Cole Camp (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023