CardwellMO
A town of 816.
816 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Cardwell’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Cardwell. Another town gets a different order.
Very high risk, with earthquakes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 83% of U.S. communities.
Most working residents commute out of Cardwell
Most working residents leave Cardwell for work: only 8% work in town. The top destinations are Paragould (21%), Kennett (6%) and Buffalo (5%). Half commute less than 12 miles.
Where working residents work
Mild winters, hot summers
Cardwell has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 90°, a January night drops to 30°, and about 4 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Cardwell is
Cardwell beats the Missouri average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 23.
| What stands out | Cardwell | MO |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 34.2% | 15.8% |
| More adults facing food insecurity | 25.9% | 13.7% |
| More adults with COPD | 14.3% | 8% |
Homes in Cardwell sell for about $55K
The median sale price was $55,000 in April 2026.
92% of working residents leave Cardwell for work
Where Cardwell’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Cardwell
City in Missouri, United States
Cardwell is a city in southwest Dunklin County, Missouri, United States. The 2024 recorded population is 526. The community was named after Frank Cardwell, an Arkansas banker who lent money to the town's founders. The current mayor of Cardwell is Denise Latting and the current aldermen are Cody Todd, Dustin Lee and Winnia Cohea. Lisa Vowels serves as the City Clerk.
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- Population
- 561
- Area
- 0.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 246 ft
- ZIP code
- 63829
- Area code
- 573