The Town FilesWright City, Missouri
City in Warren County · population 4,881 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $238,800
- Household income
- $80,152
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 12 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 19
- Median age
- 36.8
Wright City is a city of 4,881 people in Warren County, Missouri. The median home is worth $238,800, above the typical Missouri town ($153,900). It ranks better for families than 80% of Missouri towns, quieter than 77% of Missouri towns, better transit than 74% of Missouri towns.
How Wright City 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 Wright City is worth $238,800, above the typical Missouri town ($153,900). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $80,152, which is more affordable than 36% of Missouri towns. Median rent is $894 a month. 82.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Wright City | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $238,800 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $894 | $855 |
| Median household income | $80,152 | $56,368 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 82.2% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 2007 | 1972 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.2% | — |
Who lives in Wright City
| People | Wright City | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.2% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 22.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.7% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.8% | 14.6% |
| Veterans | 8.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.8% | — |
| Work from home | 10.7% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 27.5 min | 23.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.9% | 88.7% |
Weather in Wright City
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 11.7 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
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wright City since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Missouri town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on May 1, 1983 about 0.9 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 12 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 17, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 69 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 Wright City itself the ACS puts it at 4%.
Public schools in Wright City
4 public schools with 1,502 students, about 14.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| WRIGHT CITY HIGH | 9-12 | 543 | 16.0 |
| WRIGHT CITY WEST ELEM. | 2-5 | 523 | 13.8 |
| WRIGHT CITY MIDDLE | 6-8 | 388 | 13.4 |
| WRIGHT START PRESCHOOL | PK-PK | 48 | 8.0 |
Towns near Wright City
- Warrenton, MO5.6 mi · 8,429 people · home $204,800
- Wentzville, MO8.9 mi · 44,372 people · home $331,300
- Moscow Mills, MO9.7 mi · 3,317 people · home $196,400
- Troy, MO10.2 mi · 12,686 people · home $226,500
- Lake St. Louis, MO13.9 mi · 16,707 people · home $405,900
- St. Paul, MO15.9 mi · 3,005 people · home $443,600
- O'Fallon, MO17.3 mi · 91,316 people · home $326,200
- Dardenne Prairie, MO18.4 mi · 12,743 people · home $432,000
Wright City questions
Is Wright City, Missouri a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Wright City scores better for retirees than 38% of Missouri towns and quieter than 77%. 15.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.8).
How much does a house cost in Wright City?
The median owner-occupied home in Wright City is valued at $238,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $80,152, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $894 a month.
What is the weather like in Wright City?
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 11.7 inches of snow.
Does Wright City get tornadoes?
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wright City since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on May 1, 1983. 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)