WardellMO
A town of 445. Public schools that outperform most of Missouri.
What makes Wardell stand out
The thing Wardell does most differently from other towns.
445 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Wardell’s report card
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Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Wardell. Another town gets a different order.
Wardell’s public schools outperform 4% of Missouri districts
The public schools Wardell’s kids attend trail 96% of Missouri’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ross Elem. | PK–5 | 114 | D |
| North Pemiscot SR. High | 6–12 | 134 | D |
Very high risk, with earthquakes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 92% of U.S. communities.
Most working residents commute out of Wardell
Most working residents leave Wardell for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Hayti (11%), Kennett (10%) and Portageville (8%). Half commute less than 18 miles.
Where working residents work
Four seasons, hot summers
Wardell has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 90°, a January night drops to 29°, and about 7 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Wardell is
Wardell beats the Missouri average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 18.
| What stands out | Wardell | MO |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.5% | 77.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 12.6% | 8% |
98% of working residents leave Wardell for work
Where Wardell’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Wardell
City in Pemiscot County, Missouri, United States
Wardell is a city in Pemiscot County, Missouri, United States. The population was 310 at the 2020 census.
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- Population
- 310
- Area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 276 ft
- ZIP code
- 63879
- Area code
- 573