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Wayland, MO

Population
399
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
535 ft
Median Rent
$383/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$22,455
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Wayland

Wayland is a tiny, welcoming community of around 400 people tucked away in northeastern Missouri's Clark County. Situated along the Fox River just a short drive east of Kahoka, the town offers a quiet, relaxed pace of life surrounded by scenic farmland. While its roots trace back to the late 1800s as a railroad and grain hub, today Wayland is a peaceful rural spot where neighbors know each other well. Families send their kids to the Clark County R-I schools in neighboring Kahoka, which also serves as the go-to spot for dining, groceries, and daily errands. It is an easygoing place for anyone seeking small-town simplicity and open space.

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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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