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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.

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.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Waynesville.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

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

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)21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Private kindergarten, monthly1,205 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Waynesville (Wayback Machine capture 20250322024426)21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Mobile plan, 10 GB51.06 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Waynesville (Wayback Machine capture 20250322024426)21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Basic utilities, 85 m² home190 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Waynesville (Wayback Machine capture 20250322024426)21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
G02 Median Gross Rent Usd$1,152/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent40.39 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G02 Vacancy Rate Pct9.05 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents1,747 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official
Median monthly rent1,013 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Safety City Property Crime Count57 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

5.4% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 299 people 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 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–10Waynesville 5.1%95 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
G03 Median Household Income Usd56,836 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Cable Fiber Dsl Pct77.01 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Subscription Pct85.87 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Internet Without Subscription Pct3.04 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 No Internet Pct11.09 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Satellite Internet Pct1.5 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Median gross salary2,724 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)19Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)2,925 EUR/month31 Dec 2025data.bls.gov7Official
Unemployment rate5.14 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

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
G07 High School Or Higher Share Pct95.76 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Schools13 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · school district
G07 School Enrollment Share Pct26.57 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
G06 Mental Health Provider Ratio1 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
Physicians per 100,000 residents32 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
G06 Preventable Hospitalization Rate3,130 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official

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 highlighted5,457Philadelphia5,442Houston5,218San Antonio4,012Chicago4,010Dallas3,709Austin3,311Waynesville3,158Fort Worth3,125Phoenix3,039New York2,212Los Angeles2,082San Diegorecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents1,391 offences per 100,000country median 1,58931 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting11Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents436.9 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official
Safety City Violent Crime Count24 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
G05 Commute19.14 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Bicycle Commute Share Pct0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Transit Commute Share Pct0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Walk Commute Share Pct1.64 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Destinations from nearest airport1 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights16Official
Nearest airportTBN3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official
Distance to nearest airport11 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official

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, Hybridvaries
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
Open official information
Open the full United States section
National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Waynesville.

Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Waynesville average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°40°JFMAMJJASOND32°-5°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Waynesville average monthly precipitation, mm035701051406869104122132119109117106909674JFMAMJJASONDmm
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)15Official · 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)15Official · 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 Information15Official
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 Information15Official
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M337.2 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M38.48 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Monitor Count3 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G11 Annual Precipitation Mm846.6 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Max Temp C Jul28.7 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature13.58 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Min Temp C Jan3.43 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Hollidaysburg borough5,558 residentsDeer Park5,557 residentsTrenton5,557 residentsWest Modesto5,557 residentsFussels Corner5,560 residentsNassau Village-Ratliff5,561 residents

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Waynesville residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport94.6%Foreign residents 5.4%

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)5Official
Foreign residents299 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density300 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau6Official
Population5,558 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program18Official
Safety City Crime Covered Population5,509 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

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 worker45%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 35–55%
Skilled employee62%strong on work, weak on safety · range 52–72%
Student51%strong on education, weak on work · range 40–62%
Family64%strong on family, weak on cost · range 54–74%
Retirement49%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 37–61%
Foreign residents299 people31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Population5,558 people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Households spending over 30% of income on rent40.39 %4 Jul 2026Official source · ACS median gross rent
Median monthly rent1,013 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Property crime per 100,000 residents1,747 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026Official source · FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics
Median gross salary2,724 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Home Value Usd200,000 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Owner-occupied homes62.88 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G03 Labour65.66 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Residents born abroad5.49 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Naturalized Citizen Share Pct4.08 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Non Citizen Share Pct1.41 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G06 Flu Vaccination Coverage Pct64.25 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage3Official
G06 Mammography Screening Pct71.3 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate4Official
G06 Uninsured Share Pct2.04 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G07 Bachelors Or Higher Share Pct32.05 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G08 Reporting Agency Count1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official
G09 Households With Vehicle Available Pct96.32 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G09 Ntd Agency Count0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Total Workers 16plus2,558 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Work From Home Share Pct7 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Cellular Data Plan Pct71.38 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official

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 2,925 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 people 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.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Waynesville (29), United States: rent, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/waynesville-mo/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Sources

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  1. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  2. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. data.bls.gov data.bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  8. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  9. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
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  1. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  2. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00238777 (WAYNESVILLE 2 W) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  6. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  7. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  8. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  9. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  10. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
  11. Numbeo - Cost of Living in Waynesville (Wayback Machine capture 20250322024426) numbeo.com · checked 2026-07-31

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