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Waynesville
  • Town in Missouri
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Waynesville

    Report Card

    grade B
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Public Schools
      grade A minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      grade C+
    3. Housing
      grade B minus
    4. Nightlife
      grade B+
    5. Good for Families
      grade B+
    6. Diversity
      grade B+
    7. Jobs
      grade B minus
    8. Weather
      grade B
    9. Cost of Living
      grade B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      grade C+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      grade C+
    12. Commute
      grade B

    Waynesville is a town in Missouri with a population of 5,336. Waynesville is in Pulaski County. Living in Waynesville offers residents a rural feel and most residents rent their homes. Many young professionals live in Waynesville and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Waynesville are highly rated.

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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $182,100
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $873
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      58%
    • Own
      42%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    grade C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      261.8
      national  282.7
    • Murder
      0
      national  6.1
    • Rape
      336.6
      national  40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      national  135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      299.2
      national  500.1
    • Theft
      1,009.7
      national  2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      131.1
      national  284

    Residents

    Diversity
    grade B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      14%
    • 18-24 years
      4%
    • 25-34 years
      24%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      6%
    • 65+ years
      14%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      15%
      national  13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      19%
      national  21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      33%
      national  29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      30%
      national  26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      national  11%

    Working in Waynesville

    Jobs
    grade B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $63,354
    National
    $69,021

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