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Living in Waynesville

There were 32 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. Waynesville is in the United States; its population was 5,442 in July 2026. In July 2026, 40.4% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing. Foreign-born residents accounted for 5.5% of the population in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1928 sources

Population5,558people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,724EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent1,013EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate5.14%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime1,391offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 12% belowOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Waynesville?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

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Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$1,152 per month, while the median home value was US$200,000 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 62.9%, and the vacancy rate was 9.05% in July 2026.

What recurs every month4 published recurring costs, € per month
Waynesville recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Private kindergarten€1205
Utilities, 85 m² flat€190
Mobile plan, 10 GB€51
Internet, 60 Mbps€47

Supplemental estimate lane; these items are not official statistics.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited46.8 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Waynesville (Wayback Machine capture 20250322024426)28Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Private kindergarten, monthly1,205 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Waynesville (Wayback Machine capture 20250322024426)28Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Mobile plan, 10 GB51.06 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Waynesville (Wayback Machine capture 20250322024426)28Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Basic utilities, 85 m² home190 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Waynesville (Wayback Machine capture 20250322024426)28Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross rent$1,152/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent40.39 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)9.05 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents1,747 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics12Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)1,081 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)3Official
Median monthly rent1,013 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes57 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)13Official

Is Waynesville a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker48%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 39–57%
Skilled employee54%strong on work, weak on safety · range 45–63%
Student53%strong on education, weak on work · range 43–63%
Family66%strong on family, weak on cost · range 57–75%
Retirement51%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 40–62%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

5.4% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 299 of 5,558 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$56,836 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Waynesville is 5.1%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income56,836 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband77.01 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with a broadband subscription85.87 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with internet but no subscription3.04 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households without internet11.09 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with satellite internet1.5 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Median gross salary2,724 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)23Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,058 EUR/month31 Dec 2025data.bls.gov10Official
Unemployment rate5.14 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Waynesville?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,058 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,058of €2,427 take-home
  • Rent
  • Utilities
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,427
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €1,081
Public transport passnot published for this city—
Utilities, 85 m²€190 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Waynesville (Wayback Machine capture 20250322024426) · 2025-12-31− €190
Internet€47 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Waynesville (Wayback Machine capture 20250322024426) · 2025-12-31− €47
Mobile plan€51 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Waynesville (Wayback Machine capture 20250322024426) · 2025-12-31− €51
Left overbefore the bill this city does not publish€1,058
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Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Waynesville. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Waynesville. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher95.76 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Schools13 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · school district
School enrolment, share of residents26.57 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio1 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio15Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents32 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio15Official
Preventable hospitalizations3,130 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio15Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Waynesville when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesWaynesville highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Waynesville highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Waynesville3,311
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents1,391 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting14Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents436.9 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics12Official
Recorded violent crimes24 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)13Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time19.14 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers commuting by public transport0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers walking to work1.64 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Destinations from nearest airport1 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights19Official
Nearest airportTBN3 Aug 2026OurAirports20Official
Distance to nearest airport11 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports20Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Waynesville. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Waynesville.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 6.72 · Feb 9.56 · Mar 14.94 · Apr 20.72 · May 24.89 · Jun 29.17 · Jul 31.72 · Aug 31.44 · Sep 27.39 · Oct 21.72 · Nov 14.61 · Dec 8.72 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00238777 (WAYNESVILLE 2 W)18Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -5.33 · Feb -3.56 · Mar 1.28 · Apr 6.83 · May 12.17 · Jun 17.22 · Jul 19.39 · Aug 18.39 · Sep 13.56 · Oct 7 · Nov 1.5 · Dec -3 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00238777 (WAYNESVILLE 2 W)18Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 0.667 · Feb 3 · Mar 8.11 · Apr 13.78 · May 18.56 · Jun 23.17 · Jul 25.56 · Aug 24.89 · Sep 20.44 · Oct 14.39 · Nov 8.06 · Dec 2.83 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information18Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 68.33 · Feb 69.09 · Mar 103.6 · Apr 122.2 · May 131.6 · Jun 118.6 · Jul 109.2 · Aug 117.1 · Sep 106.2 · Oct 90.42 · Nov 95.5 · Dec 73.66 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information18Official
PM2.5, highest monitored reading37.2 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean8.48 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites3 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation846.6 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals17Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature28.7 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals17Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature13.58 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals17Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature3.43 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals17Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Murfreesboro ±1.3 °C. Elsewhere: Markham (Canada) ±4.1 °C, Mississauga (Canada) ±4.1 °C, Richmond Hill (Canada) ±4.1 °C, Vaughan (Canada) ±4.1 °C, Reims (France) ±4.2 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 299 is not 1.4% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share1.41 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)8Official
Foreign residents299 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density300 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau9Official
Population5,558 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program22Official
Population covered by crime statistics5,509 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)13Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value200,000 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Owner-occupied homes62.88 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Labour force participation rate65.66 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Residents born abroad5.49 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents4.08 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Non-citizens, share of residents1.41 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Flu vaccination coverage64.25 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage6Official
Mammography screening coverage71.3 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate7Official
Residents without health insurance2.04 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher32.05 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics12Official
Households with a vehicle available96.32 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers aged 16 and over2,558 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers mainly working from home7 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households using cellular data plans71.38 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official

Alternatives for people set on Waynesville

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

St. Robert as a Waynesville alternative in the same region

7 km away, better on 2 of 3 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0. Recorded crime, per 100k cannot be compared like for like.

  • Unemployment: 4.3% St. Robert vs 5.1% Waynesville−17%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 2,775 (2025) St. Robert vs 1,391 (2024) Waynesvilleno percentage
  • Median gross pay, city: €2,962 St. Robert vs €2,724 Waynesville+9%
  • Median gross pay, region: €3,058 St. Robert vs €3,058 Waynesvillesame level
Full comparisonMore about St. Robert

Plainfield as a Waynesville alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 544 km, better on 5 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0. Median gross pay, region cannot be compared like for like.

  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 5,558 Waynesville+800%
  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 1.4% Waynesville+332%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €2,724 Waynesville+77%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 1,391 Waynesville−47%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 5.1% Waynesville−27%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €3,058 Waynesvilleno percentage
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 11.0 km Waynesville−18%
Full comparisonMore about Plainfield

Cities near Waynesville

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Fort Leonard Wood Commuting Zone · 10.2 km away
Rent
1,155 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
1,946 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31

Alternative cities in United States

Other cities in United States to compare with Waynesville, nearest in population first.

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Deer Park5,557 residentsTrenton5,557 residentsWest Modesto5,557 residentsFussels Corner5,560 residentsNassau Village-Ratliff5,561 residentsBig Flats5,555 residents

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Is Waynesville part of Fort Leonard Wood?

Waynesville is in the published commuting zone of Fort Leonard Wood; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub. Fort Leonard Wood city profile

Relationship type: Commuting Zone Of. Source21

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Waynesville?

The median gross salary is 3,058 EUR/month. Source: data.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Waynesville?

The unemployment rate is 5.14 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

How safe is Waynesville?

Police recorded 1,391 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Waynesville?

The published population is 5,558 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Waynesville?

299 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Waynesville a good place to live?

Waynesville may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Is Waynesville part of Fort Leonard Wood?

Waynesville is in the published commuting zone of Fort Leonard Wood; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub.

Which cities are near Waynesville?

Fort Leonard Wood, St. Robert are near Waynesville. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, October 16). Waynesville (Missouri), United States: population, rent [ImmigrationDB compilation; version dcf010e78251097be2f883ced769fa8f]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/waynesville-mo/ Retrieved 2026-10-16. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  title = {Waynesville (Missouri), United States: population, rent},
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  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-10-16},
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  2. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B25064 (Median Gross Rent), place records www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-18
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  7. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  2. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
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  4. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
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