Wardell is a city in Pemiscot County, Missouri, United States.

[6] The community's name is derived from the last name of R. L. Warren, an early citizen, and a dell near the original town site.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.28 square miles (0.73 km2), all land.

27.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

The racial makeup of the town was 93.53% White, 4.32% African American, 2.16% from other races.

26.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

About 14.3% of families and 22.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 29.8% of those under the age of eighteen and 20.5% of those 65 or over.