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Wardell, MO

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Population
283
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
271 ft
Median Home Value
$54,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$563/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$40,250
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Wardell

Wardell is a quiet, close-knit community located in Missouri's Bootheel in Pemiscot County. Surrounded by wide-open farmland and bordered by the Little River, the town offers plenty of space and a relaxed rural pace. State Routes A and B intersect right in town, giving residents a straightforward drive to neighboring spots like Bragg City, Pascola, and Interstate 55 for quick access to regional shopping and jobs.

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Families moving to the area are served by the North Pemiscot County R-I School District, with additional educational programs available through Three Rivers College. Life here moves at an easy rhythm, where neighbors know each other and the flat, fertile landscape shapes a distinct sense of community. It is a peaceful setting for anyone looking to settle into small-town living in southeast Missouri.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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