Wardsville, Missouri
Village · Population 1,661 · #269 in Missouri
About Wardsville
Wardsville is a small town in central Missouri, home to 1,661 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Wardsville holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 3.46 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 480 residents per square mile.
📰 Wardsville News Today
- Geneva Mary Rackers Trimble Funeral Homes · Apr 3
- Obituary information for Regina Schepers Millard Family Chapels · Apr 4
- Douglas Kim Sutton Laclede County Record · Jul 28
- Taos, Wardsville make progress on church-crosswalk safety improvements Jefferson City News Tribune · Feb 19
- Linda Louise Gensert Obituary Jun 8, 2026 pathwaymemorial.com · Jun 8
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What Makes Wardsville Unique
- The only place in America named Wardsville — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Part of the fabric of Missouri — one of 1,082 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMissouri
TypeVillage
Population (2024)1,661
Rank in state#269 of 938
Land area3.46 sq mi
Density480/sq mi
Coordinates38.4918, -92.1825