The Town FilesWarsaw, Missouri
City in Benton County · population 2,209 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $152,000
- Household income
- $41,413
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 14 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 53.3
Warsaw is a city of 2,209 people in Benton County, Missouri. The median home is worth $152,000, close to the typical Missouri town ($153,900). It ranks quieter than 96% of Missouri towns, better for a vacation home than 96% of Missouri towns, better for cycling than 94% of Missouri towns.
How Warsaw 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 Warsaw is worth $152,000, close to the typical Missouri town ($153,900). Homes cost about 3.7 times the median household income of $41,413, which is more affordable than 12% of Missouri towns. Median rent is $727 a month. 63.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Warsaw | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $152,000 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $727 | $855 |
| Median household income | $41,413 | $56,368 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.7× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 63.3% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1977 | 1972 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.3% | — |
Who lives in Warsaw
| People | Warsaw | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53.3 | 38.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 34.3% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 18.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.9% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.1% | 14.6% |
| Veterans | 10.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.3% | — |
| Work from home | 3.1% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 23.9 min | 23.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.3% | 88.7% |
Weather in Warsaw
July highs average 89.7°F and January lows 21.9°F. About 43.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 14.3 inches of snow (typical Missouri town: 11.1 in). Expect about 43 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 105 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Warsaw since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Missouri town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on March 15, 1982 about 0.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 17, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 55 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on May 26, 2024.
Severe weather in Benton County since 1996
Benton County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 21, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4741: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4490: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3482: Covid-19 |
| July 9, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4451: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| August 7, 2015 | Severe Storm | DR-4238: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Benton County
Benton County had 3,736 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $38,196 a year. Unemployment was 4.3% in 2023; in Warsaw itself the ACS puts it at 3.7%.
Public schools in Warsaw
3 public schools with 1,025 students, about 13.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| WARSAW HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 396 | 15.2 |
| NORTH ELEMENTARY | K-5 | 336 | 11.2 |
| JOHN BOISE MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 293 | 14.0 |
Towns near Warsaw
- Lincoln, MO10.2 mi · 1,144 people · home $142,600
- Cole Camp, MO17.1 mi · 1,104 people · home $171,500
- Lowry City, MO20.9 mi · 613 people · home $82,200
- Hermitage, MO21.1 mi · 621 people · home $126,300
- Windsor, MO21.3 mi · 2,775 people · home $101,400
- Osceola, MO22.7 mi · 909 people · home $127,000
- Clinton, MO23.3 mi · 9,174 people · home $155,400
- Stover, MO24.4 mi · 1,006 people · home $151,500
Warsaw questions
Is Warsaw, Missouri a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Warsaw scores better for retirees than 58% of Missouri towns and quieter than 96%. 34.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 53.3).
How much does a house cost in Warsaw?
The median owner-occupied home in Warsaw is valued at $152,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $41,413, so homes cost about 3.7 times income. Median rent is $727 a month.
What is the weather like in Warsaw?
July highs average 89.7°F and January lows 21.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.5 inches of precipitation a year and 14.3 inches of snow.
Does Warsaw get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Warsaw since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on March 15, 1982. 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)