Warrensburg, MO
Census place 2977092 · pop 19,582
Sales & income are statewide.
The breakdown — worst first
U.S. median 17.4% · worse than most cities
21.9% of adults · Adults reporting frequent poor mental health (14+ days a month).
U.S. median 67.2% · worse than most cities
46.2% own their home · Share of occupied homes that are owner-occupied.
U.S. median +2.4% · worse than most cities
-2.8% population change (5yr) · 5-year population change — are people moving in, or fleeing?
U.S. median 964/100k · worse than most cities
2638 property crimes per 100k · Burglary, theft, motor-vehicle theft and arson per 100,000 residents.
U.S. median $67,857 · worse than most cities
$57,067 median household income · Median household income — a proxy for local economic health.
U.S. median 12.1% · worse than most cities
16.2% live in poverty · Share of residents living below the federal poverty line.
U.S. median 0.43 · worse than most cities
Gini 0.46 (0 = equal, 1 = unequal) · Gini index of household income (0 = equal, 1 = unequal).
U.S. median 152/100k · worse than most cities
313 violent crimes per 100k · Violent crimes (murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault) per 100,000 residents.
U.S. median 14.6% · worse than most cities
14.2% of adults · Share of adults who currently smoke.
U.S. median 26.5% · worse than most cities
26.1% of adults · Adults with no leisure-time physical activity.
U.S. median 90.0% · better than most cities
91.7% of homes have broadband · Share of households with a broadband internet subscription.
U.S. median 36.5% · better than most cities
34.6% of adults · Share of adults with obesity (BMI ≥ 30).
U.S. median 9.3% · better than most cities
9.1% of adults · Adults 18–64 without health insurance.
U.S. median $214,900 · better than most cities
$222,200 median home value · Median home value — how expensive it is to buy in. Higher = less affordable.
U.S. median 24.3% · better than most cities
37.8% have a bachelor's degree or higher · Share of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher.
U.S. median 3.6% · better than most cities
3.2% unemployment · Share of the labor force out of work. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.
U.S. median 0.99% · better than most cities
0.72% of home value paid in property tax · Median real-estate taxes paid as a share of home value.
U.S. median 24 min · better than most cities
20 min average one-way commute · Average one-way commute to work, in minutes.
U.S. median 77/100 · better than most cities
51/100 FEMA risk (higher = riskier) · FEMA National Risk Index — wildfire, flood, earthquake, heat and more. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.
U.S. median $1,756/mo · better than most cities
$1,037/mo typical rent · Typical monthly rent (Zillow Observed Rent Index, all home types).
Not measured for Warrensburg: Air, Bad air. Not every public source covers every city — EPA air monitors and Zillow rent only reach some places, and national crime data is still being added.
Frequently asked
- Is Warrensburg, MO a good place to live?
- By the numbers, Warrensburg scores 51/100 — a D (Meh) on Shcity, which ranks U.S. cities on public data across 20 metrics like crime, cost, jobs and health. Its strongest area is rent and its weakest is poor mental health. Missouri overall ranks #26 of 50 states. Whether it's "good" depends on what you value — re-weight the factors to score it your way.
- How safe is Warrensburg, MO?
- Warrensburg reports 313 violent crimes per 100k and 2638 property crimes per 100k — worse than most U.S. cities on violent crime.
- Is Warrensburg, MO expensive to live in?
- Warrensburg has a median home value of $222,200 and typical rent around $1,037/mo — more affordable than most U.S. cities.
- What's the biggest downside of living in Warrensburg, MO?
- Its weakest measured area is poor mental health (21.9%) — 2/100, worse than most U.S. cities.
- What is Warrensburg, MO best at?
- Its strongest measured area is rent ($1,037/mo) — 95/100, better than most U.S. cities.
Sources: U.S. Census (ACS), CDC PLACES, FBI Crime Data Explorer, BLS, EPA AirData, FEMA National Risk Index, and Zillow.