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Warrensburg, MO

Founded 1855Johnson CountyElev. 263 m
Population
19,437
Median home
$216,900
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
8
Sex offenders
2

Overview

About Warrensburg

Warrensburg is home to roughly 19,437 residents. Warrensburg was founded in 1855 and sits in Johnson County. The median age is 24.8 and the median household income is $57,232. Homes carry a median value of $216,900, and about 48% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (80.8%). Around 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 20 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
19,437
Median age
24.8
Median household income
$57,232
Per-capita income
$30,786
Poverty rate
18.3%
High-school grad or higher
93.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
35.9%
Unemployment
6.8%
Avg. commute
19.9 min
Work from home
3.1%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White80.8%
Hispanic or Latino5.2%
Black5.4%
Asian2.7%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts36.8%
Service21.5%
Sales & office18.1%
Production, transportation & material moving17.2%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance6.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$216,900
Median gross rent
$887/mo
Owner-occupied
48.4%
Median year built
1989
Households
7,378
Avg. household size
2.21

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Warrensburg has 8 public schools — 4 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading57%
Math32%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

GATEWAY EDUCATIONAL CTR.HighGrades 9–12
WARRENSBURG AREA CAREER CTR.HighGrades 9–12
WARRENSBURG HIGHHighGrades 9–12
WARRENSBURG MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
MAPLE GROVE ELEMENTARYElementaryGrades -1–2
MARTIN WARREN ELEM.ElementaryGrades 3–5
RIDGE VIEW ELEM.ElementaryGrades -1–2
STERLING ELEM.ElementaryGrades 3–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime14% below national
Warrensburg333
Missouri474
United States386
↑ 5% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime15% above national
Warrensburg2,244
Missouri2,177
United States1,952
↓ 27% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Warrensburg Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Warrensburg.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Johnson County
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
Winter weatherRelatively Moderate
DroughtRelatively Low
HailRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Warrensburg is in Johnson County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Warrensburg was founded in 1855 and sits in Johnson County. Elevation ~263 m.

Map of Warrensburg
Warrensburg, MO
Where Warrensburg is
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Historic places

11 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Johnson County CourthouseJohnson County CourthouseGarden of Eden StationMagnolia MillsWarren Steet Methodist Episcopal ChurchMasonic TempleCress, Herbert A. and Bettie E., HouseHoward School
Notable people from Warrensburg
Kimberly WyattMary FallinSidney TolerErrett Lobban CordJeremiah V. CockrellGrant CurtisKenneth GaudetBill BrinkerCharlie MillerDavid Pearce
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Nearby cities
Sedalia (27 mi)Blue Springs (34 mi)Lee's Summit (37 mi)Independence (40 mi)Raymore (40 mi)Raytown (43 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Warrensburg, MO (2)

Public sex-offender registry records for Warrensburg, Missouri.

William Edward Brown, 55
Warrensburg · 64093
AKA William E Brown, William Edward Brown
John Christopher Baker, 54
Warrensburg · 64093
AKA John C Hewitt, John Null Baker

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Warrensburg — frequently asked

What is the population of Warrensburg, Missouri?
Warrensburg has a population of about 19,437, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Warrensburg?
The median home value in Warrensburg is $216,900, and the median gross rent is $887/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Warrensburg safe? What is the crime rate?
Warrensburg Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 333 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Warrensburg face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Johnson County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, heat wave, ice storm.
How many schools are in Warrensburg?
Warrensburg has 8 public schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Warrensburg?
Public registry data lists 2 registered sex offenders in or near Warrensburg. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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