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Warrensburg.
About
Life in Warrensburg
Life in Warrensburg centers around being a college town with a real working community beneath the student population. The University of Central Missouri anchors the local economy and culture, bringing about 12,500 students who keep the downtown alive, but this isn't a place where everyone's focused on campus life—you've got working families, longtime residents, and a median age of 25.5 that reflects a younger-skewing population without feeling like a pure student bubble. Housing is genuinely affordable; median home values sit around $222,200 and rent averages $921 per month, which means your money stretches further here than in most college towns, and the job market is stable with unemployment at 4.0%.
Warrensburg at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
24.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
16.2%
Foreign-Born
3.0%
Broadband Internet
91.7%
of households
Population Growth
+5.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics3.0% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Warrensburg: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Warrensburg, the largest foreign-born group is from India (30.3%), and 2.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
17.8%
of residents
65 and Older
11.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
23.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
37.4%
of households
Married Couples
31.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.20
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 11% below MO average
Rent, home values, and income in Warrensburg
In Warrensburg, rent runs 11% below the MO average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
46.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
18.5%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$1,593
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
46.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1986
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $270,905 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for MO
Unemployment in Warrensburg
Unemployment in Johnson County, which includes Warrensburg, is close to the MO average.
Unemployment rate
Warrensburg: Johnson County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Johnson County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Warrensburg Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute19.6 min avg
How Warrensburg residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Warrensburg, most residents drive alone to work (78%), and 76% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 64 mi
Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
Medium hub5.6M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 25% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Warrensburg runs 25% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
248
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,810.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Warrensburg Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 9 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
54.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Johnson County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Johnson County, which includes Warrensburg, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 9 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | Not estimated |
| 2024 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 15 | Drought | None reported |
| 2022 | 12 | Drought | None reported |
| 2021 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | $10,000 |
| 2020 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 11 | Hail | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Johnson County, county-wide
Air Quality41 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Cass County, MO (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 35 miles from Warrensburg) is typically good — 281 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
41
Good Days
281
per year
Moderate Days
80
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Cass County, MO (35 mi away)
Climate88°F summers, 21°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Warrensburg has warm summers (avg high 88°F) and cold winters (avg low 21°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
67°/43°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
88°/65°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
69°/44°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
43°/21°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
42.4"
Annual Snowfall
11.9"
Hot Days/Year
40
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
118
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
91
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 18°F | 1.18" |
| Feb | 45°F | 22°F | 1.80" |
| Mar | 57°F | 32°F | 3.01" |
| Apr | 67°F | 42°F | 4.32" |
| May | 76°F | 53°F | 5.52" |
| Jun | 85°F | 63°F | 5.36" |
| Jul | 90°F | 67°F | 4.91" |
| Aug | 89°F | 65°F | 4.08" |
| Sep | 81°F | 55°F | 4.12" |
| Oct | 69°F | 43°F | 3.31" |
| Nov | 56°F | 33°F | 2.55" |
| Dec | 45°F | 23°F | 1.95" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Warrensburg
Warrensburg has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
6.1%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Western Missouri Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education13.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Warrensburg
Warrensburg's student/teacher ratio is 13.9:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 37.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
37.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Warrensburg
University of Central Missouri
Public · 4-year · 5,648 students · in-state tuition $10,457 · 58% graduate · median earnings $52,739 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Harry S Truman National Historic Site, 44 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Warrensburg
Warrensburg has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Harry S Truman National Historic Site (44 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Harry S Truman National Historic Site
National Historic Site
44 mi awayFort Scott National Historic Site
National Historic Site
83 mi awayPublic Libraries in Warrensburg
Warrensburg Branch
432 N Holden St, Warrensburg
Cities Near Warrensburg
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Warrensburg?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Warrensburg FAQ
Is Warrensburg, Missouri affordable?⌄
Warrensburg's median rent is $921/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $57,067/year. Median home value is $222,200.
Is Warrensburg, Missouri safe?⌄
Warrensburg's violent crime rate was 248 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1810 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Warrensburg, Missouri?⌄
Johnson County, which includes Warrensburg, has an unemployment rate of 4.0%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Warrensburg, Missouri?⌄
The cost of living in Warrensburg is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $921/month and median household income is $57,067/year. The median home value is $222,200. About 46% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Warrensburg, Missouri?⌄
The average commute in Warrensburg is 20 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from