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Vandalia

A city of 3,140 people in Missouri
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Conserved land1.5%22 of 1,433 acres
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Parks & preserves17 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Vandalia

City in Audrain and Ralls counties in Missouri, United States
1874Established
3,553Population
2.2 sq miArea
761 ftElevation

Vandalia is a city in northeastern Audrain County and extending into southeastern Ralls County in Missouri, United States. The population was 3,553 at the 2020 census, which includes about 1,000 prisoners incarcerated at the prison located within the city limits. The Audrain County portion of Vandalia is part of the Mexico Micropolitan Statistical Area, while the Ralls County portion is part of the Hannibal Micropolitan Statistical Area.

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ZIP code63382
Area code573
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Housing in Vandalia

$144K▲ 17.4% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Vandalia home is worth about $144,000, up 17.4% in a year, 46% below the Missouri typical home.

Only 4 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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School Grade C

The public schools Vandalia’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 75% of Missouri’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

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