Wardell, Missouri

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Population in 2022: 292 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +5.0%
Males: 166  (57.0%)
Females: 126  (43.0%)
Median resident age:

45.9 years
Missouri median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 63879.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $45,062 (it was $20,208 in 2000)
Wardell:

$45,062
MO:

$64,811

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $22,185 (it was $9,829 in 2000)

Wardell town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $57,352 (it was $27,500 in 2000)
Wardell:

$57,352
MO:

$221,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $62,059; detached houses: $64,984; mobile homes: $32,311

Median gross rent in 2022: $432.

March 2022 cost of living index in Wardell: 73.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 39.3%
(39.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 39.4% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Wardell, MO (2022)
    • 41591.0%White alone
    • 419.0%Two or more races
    • 20.4%Black alone
    • 10.2%Hispanic

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According to our research of Missouri and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Wardell, Missouri as of May 17, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Wardell is 155 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (52.3%), Irish (11.3%), English (10.0%), German (9.7%), Italian (1.6%), Scotch-Irish (1.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1912

Elevation: 272 feet

Land area: 0.20 square miles.

Population density: 1,495 people per square mile   (low).

Wardell, Missouri map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Wardell town:

0.9% ($238)
Missouri:

1.0% ($851)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Jonesboro, AR (61.1 miles , pop. 55,515).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Memphis, TN (85.8 miles , pop. 650,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (396.5 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

North Wardell, MO (0.7 miles),
Homestown, MO (1.2 miles),
Pascola, MO (2.4 miles),
Bragg City, MO (2.8 miles),
Portageville, MO (2.9 miles ),
Hayti Heights, MO (2.9 miles ),
Hayward, MO (3.0 miles),
Hayti, MO (3.0 miles )

Latitude: 36.35 N, Longitude: 89.81 W

Area code: 573

Distribution of median household income in Wardell, MO in 2022
Distribution of house value in Wardell, MO in 2022
Wardell satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2013: 1 building, cost: $120,000
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.0%
Missouri:

2.8%
Most common industries in Wardell, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (18.2%)
  • Educational services (13.6%)
  • Transportation equipment (10.6%)
  • Public administration (9.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.8%)
  • Health care (4.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Transportation equipment (18.0%)
  • Public administration (16.4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (11.5%)
  • Educational services (11.5%)
  • Metal & metal products (8.2%)
  • Construction (8.2%)
  • Food (4.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (29.6%)
  • Educational services (15.5%)
  • Food & beverage stores (9.9%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (8.5%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (5.6%)
  • Health care (5.6%)
  • Transportation equipment (4.2%)
Most common occupations in Wardell, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Cashiers (10.6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (10.6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.8%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (5.3%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.8%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (3.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (14.8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (14.8%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (8.2%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (6.6%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (4.9%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (4.9%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (4.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cashiers (19.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (14.1%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (7.0%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (7.0%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7.0%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (5.6%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.6%)

Average climate in Wardell, Missouri

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Wardell-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Missouri state average. It is 99% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/21/1952, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 20.5 miles away from the Wardell town center killed 17 people and injured 100 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 3/1/1997, a category F4 tornado 28.3 miles away from the town center caused $30,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Wardell-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Missouri state average. It is 421% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/4/1991 at 01:18:54, a magnitude 5.0 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 14.7 miles away from Wardell center
On 3/25/1976 at 00:41:20, a magnitude 5.0 (4.9 MB, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 57.2 miles away from the city center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 58.5 miles away from the city center
On 4/27/1989 at 16:47:49, a magnitude 4.7 (4.6 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.3 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 24.1 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW) earthquake occurred 179.8 miles away from Wardell center
On 9/29/1987 at 00:04:56, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 52.0 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Pemiscot County (22) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 15, Storms: 14, Tornadoes: 13, Winds: 6, Winter Storms: 4, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Wardell topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Wardell:

  • BENCHMARK HEALTHCARE OF PORTAGEVILLE, LLC (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; PORTAGEVILLE, MO)
  • PEMISCOT COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 9 miles away; HAYTI, MO)
  • CARUTHERSVILLE NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; CARUTHERSVILLE, MO)
  • LEGACY HOSPICE, INC (Hospital, about 16 miles away; KENNETT, MO)
  • RENAL CARE GROUP - KENNETT (Dialysis Facility, about 16 miles away; KENNETT, MO)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Wardell:

  • Dyersburg State Community College (about 32 miles; Dyersburg, TN; Full-time enrollment: 2,211)
  • Three Rivers Community College (about 46 miles; Poplar Bluff, MO; FT enrollment: 3,360)
  • The University of Tennessee-Martin (about 53 miles; Martin, TN; FT enrollment: 7,013)
  • Arkansas State University-Main Campus (about 60 miles; Jonesboro, AR; FT enrollment: 12,323)
  • Southeast Missouri State University (about 69 miles; Cape Girardeau, MO; FT enrollment: 9,678)
  • Union University (about 72 miles; Jackson, TN; FT enrollment: 4,051)
  • Bethel University (about 74 miles; McKenzie, TN; FT enrollment: 5,878)

Public high school in Wardell:

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Points of interest:

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Notable location: Wardell Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Birthplace of: A.C. Reed - Blues saxophonist.

Pemiscot County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.5 people
Missouri:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

71.5%
Whole state:

65.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

4.1%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Wardell:

Marital status in Wardell, MO
  • Never married: 20.8%
  • Now married: 47.6%
  • Separated: 0.7%
  • Widowed: 4.9%
  • Divorced: 26.0%

For population 25 years and over in Wardell:

  • High school or higher: 84.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.3%
  • Unemployed: 5.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 17.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.1
Missouri average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Wardell, MO (based on Pemiscot County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant9,26545
Mainline Protestant9457
Black Protestant6985
Catholic2631
Other1-
None7,124-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 8
Pemiscot County:

4.27 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Here:

1.07 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

0.60 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 8
Pemiscot County:

4.27 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

4.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 15
This county:

8.00 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.37 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

9.9%
Missouri:

8.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Pemiscot County:

31.6%
Missouri:

29.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

19.1%
Missouri:

13.5%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Sewerage 1$1,771$21,2520$0
Financial Administration 1$2,657$31,8840$0
Water Supply 1$1,771$21,2520$0
Totals for Government 3$6,200$24,8000$0

Wardell government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - General - Other: $77,000 ($263.70)
    Police Protection: $52,000 ($178.08)
    Water Utilities: $35,000 ($119.86)
    Sewerage: $30,000 ($102.74)
    Solid Waste Management: $29,000 ($99.32)
    Electric Utilities: $27,000 ($92.47)
    Central Staff Services: $16,000 ($54.79)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $6,000 ($20.55)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $107,000 ($366.44)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $16,000 ($54.79)

Wardell government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $75,000 ($256.85)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Water Utilities: $145,000 ($496.58)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $74,000 ($253.42)
    Fines and Forfeits: $17,000 ($58.22)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $68,000 ($232.88)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $17,000 ($58.22)
  • Tax - Public Utilities Sales: $26,000 ($89.04)
    Property: $22,000 ($75.34)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $14,000 ($47.95)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $1,000 ($3.42)

Wardell government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $489,000 ($1674.66)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $456,000 ($1561.64)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $33,000 ($113.01)

Wardell government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $68,000 ($232.88)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $321,000 ($1099.32)

Strongest AM radio stations in Wardell:

  • KOTC (830 AM; daytime; 10 kW; KENNETT, MO; Owner: EAGLE BLUFF ENTERPRISES)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • WDIA (1070 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KMIS (1050 AM; daytime; 1 kW; PORTAGEVILLE, MO; Owner: POLLACK BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WGSF (1030 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KLCN (910 AM; 5 kW; BLYTHEVILLE, AR; Owner: SUDBURY SERVICES, INC.)
  • KCRV (1370 AM; 1 kW; CARUTHERSVILLE, MO; Owner: POLLACK BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WMQM (1600 AM; 50 kW; LAKELAND, TN; Owner: WMQM, INC.)
  • KWOC (930 AM; 5 kW; POPLAR BLUFF, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC)
  • KBOA (1540 AM; 1 kW; KENNETT, MO; Owner: POLLACK BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KRHW (1520 AM; 5 kW; SIKESTON, MO)
  • KMAL (1470 AM; daytime; 1 kW; MALDEN, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC.)
  • WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Wardell:

  • KTMO (106.5 FM; NEW MADRID, MO; Owner: POLLACK BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KFEB (107.5 FM; CAMPBELL, MO; Owner: EAGLE BLUFF ENTERPRISES)
  • WJZN (98.9 FM; MUNFORD, TN; Owner: MEMPHIS III LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KCRV-FM (105.1 FM; CARUTHERSVILLE, MO; Owner: POLLACK BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KLSC (92.9 FM; MALDEN, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC.)
  • KXOQ (104.3 FM; KENNETT, MO; Owner: P.M. BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WKNQ (90.7 FM; DYERSBURG, TN; Owner: MID-SOUTH PUBLIC COMMS. FOUNDATION)
  • WASL (100.1 FM; DYERSBURG, TN; Owner: DR PEPPER PEPSI-COLA BOTTLING CO.)
  • KBOA-FM (105.5 FM; PIGGOTT, AR; Owner: POLLACK BROADCASTING CO.)
  • W205BN (88.9 FM; DYERSBURG, TN; Owner: WAY-FM MEDIA GROUP, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Wardell:

  • K62DA (Channel 62; MALDEN, MO; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
  • WDYR-CA (Channel 33; DYERSBURG, TN; Owner: TRI-STATE CHRISTIAN TV, INC.)

Wardell fatal accident list:

Feb 9, 2007 10:44 PM, Sr-B, Lat: 36.352500, Lon: -89.817583, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 11Number of bridges
  • 72ft / 22.0mTotal length
  • $668,000Total costs
  • 2,999Total average daily traffic
  • 362Total average daily truck traffic
  • 4,460Total future (year 2041) average daily traffic
New bridges in Wardell, MO - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11940-1949
  • 11950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 11990-1999
  • 32000-2009
  • 32010-2019
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Wardell, MO

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Wardell)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

15 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • At E City Limits (Lat: 36.349778 Lon: -89.806194), Call Sign: KJI571,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.130 MHz, 151.130 MHz, Grant Date: 07/31/2015, Expiration Date: 10/25/2025, Registrant: State Of (Department Of Transportation) Missouri, 105 West Capitol Ave, Jefferson City, MO 65102, Phone: (573) 522-9503, Email:

  • W Side Cr 223, 1.5 Km N Jct Hwy A, 4 Km W (Lat: 36.364361 Lon: -89.863417), Type: Tower, Structure height: 56 m, Call Sign: KBT417,
    Assigned Frequencies: 48.1800 MHz, Grant Date: 08/15/2022, Expiration Date: 07/22/2032, Registrant: Allgeier Martin & Associates Inc, 7231 E 24th Street, Joplin, MO 64803-2627, Phone: (417) 680-7200, Fax: (417) 680-7300, Email:

  • Lat: 36.351139 Lon: -89.820806, Structure height: 0 m, Call Sign: WPXJ552,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.070 MHz, Grant Date: 04/16/2003, Expiration Date: 04/16/2013, Cancellation Date: 06/22/2013, Certifier: Chris L Massey, Registrant: Business Radio Licensing, 26941 Cabot Road #134, Laguna Hills, CA 92653, Phone: (949) 348-8510, Fax: (949) 348-8514


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • WARDELL, New Hoffman Avenue & County Road 21 (Lat: 36.350333 Lon: -89.831750), Type: Tower, Structure height: 70.1 m, Overall height: 71.6 m, Call Sign: WMT759,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6286.19 MHz, Grant Date: 01/04/2011, Expiration Date: 02/01/2021, Cancellation Date: 02/04/2014, Certifier: John T Scott Iii, Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:

  • STATION, 2.5 Mi W On Rd A & 1 Mi N On Farm Rd (Lat: 36.364222 Lon: -89.863417), Overall height: 56.1 m, Call Sign: WNTL461,
    Assigned Frequencies: 953.300 MHz, 6615.00 MHz, Grant Date: 03/11/2008, Expiration Date: 03/09/2018, Cancellation Date: 03/07/2018, Registrant: Allgeier Martin And Associates, Inc, 7231 E 24th Street, Joplin, MO 64804, Phone: (417) 680-7200, Fax: (417) 680-7300, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: KC5GG, Licensee ID: L00332669, Grant Date: 12/09/1994, Expiration Date: 12/09/2004, Cancellation Date: 12/12/2006, Certifier: Jerry N Broderick, Registrant: Jerry N Broderick, Wardell, MO 63879-0072


Most common first names in Wardell, MO among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John1375.7 years
James1273.3 years
Mary1080.8 years
William976.1 years
George771.6 years
Thomas673.9 years
Willie576.2 years
Alma461.7 years
Charles469.7 years
Eva481.7 years
Most common last names in Wardell, MO among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Clayton1077.5 years
Wilson964.3 years
James869.6 years
Miller775.1 years
Smith677.2 years
Hampton564.8 years
Harris577.8 years
Farris578.8 years
Jones573.2 years
Riley576.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Wardell, MO
  • 57.0%Utility gas
  • 30.5%Electricity
  • 12.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Wardell, MO
  • 72.7%Utility gas
  • 21.2%Electricity
  • 6.1%Wood


Wardell compared to Missouri state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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