The Town FilesWarrenton, Missouri
City in Warren County · population 8,429 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $204,800
- Household income
- $61,031
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 8 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 33.7
Warrenton is a city of 8,429 people in Warren County, Missouri. The median home is worth $204,800, above the typical Missouri town ($153,900). It ranks better for cycling than 79% of Missouri towns.
How Warrenton 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 Warrenton is worth $204,800, above the typical Missouri town ($153,900). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $61,031, which is more affordable than 21% of Missouri towns. Median rent is $964 a month. 64.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Warrenton | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $204,800 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $964 | $855 |
| Median household income | $61,031 | $56,368 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 64.9% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 2000 | 1972 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.6% | — |
Who lives in Warrenton
| People | Warrenton | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.7 | 38.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.7% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 24.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.5% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.6% | 14.6% |
| Veterans | 7.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.4% | — |
| Work from home | 9.4% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 27.9 min | 23.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.1% | 88.7% |
Weather in Warrenton
July highs average 87.8°F and January lows 19.6°F. About 41.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 7.9 inches of snow (typical Missouri town: 11.1 in). Expect about 31 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 111 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Warrenton since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Missouri town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on March 13, 2006 about 8.2 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 10 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 17, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 62 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on April 22, 2011.
Severe weather in Warren County since 1996
Warren County has been included in 17 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 |
| January 2, 2016 | Flood | EM-3374: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| June 30, 2011 | Flood | EM-3325: Flooding |
| February 3, 2011 | Severe Storm | EM-3317: Severe Winter Storm |
Jobs and pay in Warren County
Warren County had 8,212 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,631 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Warrenton itself the ACS puts it at 4.7%.
Public schools in Warrenton
6 public schools with 2,997 students, about 13.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| WARRENTON HIGH | 9-12 | 978 | 16.9 |
| BLACK HAWK MIDDLE | 6-8 | 673 | 13.2 |
| WARRIOR RIDGE ELEM. | K-5 | 520 | 14.1 |
| REBECCA BOONE ELEM. | K-5 | 430 | 11.0 |
| DANIEL BOONE ELEM. | K-5 | 344 | 11.9 |
| Hopewell Acad Early Chld Cntr | PK-PK | 52 | 5.8 |
Towns near Warrenton
- Wright City, MO5.6 mi · 4,881 people · home $238,800
- Troy, MO13.9 mi · 12,686 people · home $226,500
- Moscow Mills, MO14.3 mi · 3,317 people · home $196,400
- Wentzville, MO14.4 mi · 44,372 people · home $331,300
- Lake St. Louis, MO19.2 mi · 16,707 people · home $405,900
- Washington, MO19.6 mi · 14,500 people · home $231,800
- St. Paul, MO21.5 mi · 3,005 people · home $443,600
- Montgomery City, MO22.3 mi · 2,811 people · home $161,100
Warrenton questions
Is Warrenton, Missouri a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Warrenton scores better for retirees than 19% of Missouri towns and quieter than 36%. 15.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.7).
How much does a house cost in Warrenton?
The median owner-occupied home in Warrenton is valued at $204,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $61,031, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $964 a month.
What is the weather like in Warrenton?
July highs average 87.8°F and January lows 19.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.5 inches of precipitation a year and 7.9 inches of snow.
Does Warrenton get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Warrenton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on March 13, 2006. 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)