The Town FilesWayne County, Missouri
10,862 people. The median home is worth $107,400 (typical Missouri town: $153,900) and the median household earns $47,226.
Towns in Wayne County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piedmont | 1,897 | $97,700 | $40,019 | 36.5 |
People and housing
| Wayne County | Typical Missouri town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $107,400 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $665 | $855 |
| Median household income | $47,226 | $56,368 |
| Median age | 48.6 | 38.6 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.7% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 25.7% | 14.6% |
Jobs and pay
2,269 jobs in 2024, average pay $38,066 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 814 storm events in Wayne County from 1996 to 2026, with 6 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Wayne County has been included in 28 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4939: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| May 21, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4867: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Wildfires |
| May 21, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4872: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| September 21, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4741: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| January 10, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4636: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| July 9, 2020 | Severe Storm | DR-4552: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).