The Town FilesWarrensburg, Missouri
City in Johnson County · population 19,337 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $222,200
- Household income
- $57,067
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 13 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 24.8
Warrensburg is a city of 19,337 people in Johnson County, Missouri. The median home is worth $222,200, above the typical Missouri town ($153,900). It ranks better for young professionals than 98% of Missouri towns, hipper than 93% of Missouri towns, more of a college town than 90% of Missouri towns.
How Warrensburg ranks
Percentile among Missouri towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Missouri towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Warrensburg is worth $222,200, above the typical Missouri town ($153,900). Homes cost about 3.9 times the median household income of $57,067, which is more affordable than 7% of Missouri towns. Median rent is $921 a month. 46.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Warrensburg | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $222,200 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $921 | $855 |
| Median household income | $57,067 | $56,368 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.9× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 46.2% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1986 | 1972 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Warrensburg
| People | Warrensburg | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 24.8 | 38.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.2% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 17.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37.8% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.2% | 14.6% |
| Veterans | 10.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.0% | — |
| Work from home | 3.6% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 19.6 min | 23.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.7% | 88.7% |
Weather in Warrensburg
July highs average 89.8°F and January lows 18.4°F. About 42.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 13.1 inches of snow (typical Missouri town: 11.1 in). Expect about 40 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 118 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Warrensburg since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Missouri town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on May 15, 1968 about 8.5 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 3 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 26, 2016.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 110 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on August 17, 2004.
Severe weather in Johnson County since 1996
Johnson County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4490: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3482: Covid-19 |
| August 7, 2015 | Severe Storm | DR-4238: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| March 23, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-1961: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| February 3, 2011 | Severe Storm | EM-3317: Severe Winter Storm |
Jobs and pay in Johnson County
Johnson County had 16,239 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $46,500 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Warrensburg itself the ACS puts it at 6%.
Public schools in Warrensburg
8 public schools with 3,467 students, about 13.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| WARRENSBURG HIGH | 9-12 | 1,029 | 16.1 |
| WARRENSBURG MIDDLE | 6-8 | 764 | 13.2 |
| RIDGE VIEW ELEM. | PK-2 | 451 | 12.9 |
| MAPLE GROVE ELEMENTARY | PK-2 | 448 | 12.8 |
| STERLING ELEM. | 3-5 | 399 | 13.8 |
| MARTIN WARREN ELEM. | 3-5 | 376 | 13.0 |
| WARRENSBURG AREA CAREER CTR. | 9-12 | — | — |
| GATEWAY EDUCATIONAL CTR. | 9-12 | — | — |
Towns near Warrensburg
- Knob Noster, MO8.9 mi · 2,782 people · home $202,600
- Whiteman AFB, MO9.5 mi · 2,896 people · home $328,800
- Windsor, MO19.3 mi · 2,775 people · home $101,400
- Odessa, MO20.9 mi · 5,593 people · home $238,200
- Higginsville, MO21.0 mi · 4,817 people · home $166,100
- Sedalia, MO26.7 mi · 21,725 people · home $143,000
- Clinton, MO27.1 mi · 9,174 people · home $155,400
- Oak Grove, MO27.5 mi · 8,157 people · home $215,500
Warrensburg questions
Is Warrensburg, Missouri a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Warrensburg scores better for retirees than 25% of Missouri towns and quieter than 9%. 11.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 24.8).
How much does a house cost in Warrensburg?
The median owner-occupied home in Warrensburg is valued at $222,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $57,067, so homes cost about 3.9 times income. Median rent is $921 a month.
What is the weather like in Warrensburg?
July highs average 89.8°F and January lows 18.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.1 inches of precipitation a year and 13.1 inches of snow.
Does Warrensburg get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Warrensburg since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on May 15, 1968. The typical Missouri town has had 23.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)