Warren County, Missouri
Among the top 5% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 24% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 11% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 23% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 39% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A, better than 95% of US counties
- top 17% for airport distance
- top 18% for broadband access
- bottom 11% for school quality
Warren County is a county in Missouri with about 36,000 residents. It grades A for lifestyle & connectivity and D for weather. Standout strengths include airport distance, broadband access, and amenities nearby. It rates lower on commute time and school quality.
Official websitewarrencountymo.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.3 in2.4 in
muggy 99%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$76k83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$46kbetter than 41% of US counties
Home Value$227k75th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$956better than 28% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 36% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.78%better than 56% of US counties
Income Tax4.80%better than 54% of US counties
Sales Tax8.39%better than 25% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden9.90%better than 41% of US counties
Unemployment4.8%better than 48% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)32°F43rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)79°F61st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation42.8 in49th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall9.9 inbetter than 54% of US counties
Sunny Days231 daysbetter than 42% of US counties
Summer Humidity68°Fbetter than 33% of US counties
Comfortable Days67 daysbetter than 22% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk55.3better than 44% of US counties
School Quality37.2better than 11% of US counties
Violent Crime969/100kbetter than 37% of US counties
Property Crime1102/100kbetter than 40% of US counties
Community
Population35,72959th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age41.348th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1731st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0048th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4760th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)90.3%73rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)2.1%51st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)3.7%39th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.5%44th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.4%51st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time31 minbetter than 13% of US counties
Walkability5.7/20better than 38% of US counties
Airport Distance44 mibetter than 83% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access88.6%better than 82% of US counties
Amenities Nearby7.28better than 78% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 76% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Warren County an affordable place to live?
- Warren County is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $46k, better than 41% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Warren County?
- The median home value in Warren County is $227k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Warren County?
- Median household income in Warren County is $76k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Warren County?
- Median gross rent in Warren County is $956 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Warren County safe?
- Warren County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 969/100k (better than 37%). Property crime is 1102/100k.
- What is the weather like in Warren County?
- Warren County averages 79°F in July and 32°F in January, with 42.8 in of annual precipitation and about 231 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Warren County?
- Public-school quality in Warren County is below average, scoring better than 11% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Warren County?
- The average one-way commute in Warren County is 31 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)