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Smallest Cities in Missouri

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Smallest Cities — Missouri

1 Wright City 5,025
2 Savannah 5,062
3 Weldon Spring 5,291
4 St. Robert 5,327
5 Waynesville 5,422
6 Caruthersville 5,426
7 Macon 5,457
8 Glasgow Village 5,491
9 Trenton 5,542
10 Odessa 5,589
11 Imperial 5,617
12 Cottleville 5,750
13 Peculiar 5,815
14 Richmond 5,979
15 Greenwood 6,000
16 Barnhart 6,036
17 Pevely 6,037
18 Battlefield 6,095
19 Glendale 6,111
20 Shrewsbury 6,328
21 Sullivan 6,355
22 Willard 6,418
23 De Soto 6,452
24 St. John 6,562
25 Black Jack 6,606
26 Bonne Terre 6,773
27 Valley Park 6,817
28 Sappington 6,882
29 Pacific 7,299
30 Aurora 7,331
31 Marshfield 7,599
32 Boonville 7,682
33 Dexter 7,906
34 Nevada 7,998
35 Parkville 8,022
36 Berkeley 8,149
37 Brentwood 8,151
38 Maplewood 8,154
39 Carl Junction 8,257
40 Oak Grove 8,477
41 Perryville 8,530
42 Olivette 8,539
43 Murphy 8,566
44 Park Hills 8,667
45 Cameron 8,721
46 Pleasant Hill 8,853
47 Warrenton 8,870
48 Ladue 8,948
49 Clinton 9,047
50 Sunset Hills 9,113
51 Chillicothe 9,129
52 Des Peres 9,145
53 Richmond Heights 9,179
54 Monett 9,734
55 Ellisville 9,908
56 Harrisonville 10,002
57 Kennett 10,236
58 Excelsior Springs 10,502
59 Smithville 10,552
60 Maryville 10,556
61 Bellefontaine Neighbors 10,562
62 Kearney 10,696
63 Bolivar 10,996
64 Bridgeton 11,372
65 Mexico 11,487
66 Town and Country 11,605
67 Crestwood 12,298
68 West Plains 12,341
69 Eureka 12,371
70 Union 12,560
71 Fulton 12,611
72 Branson 12,760
73 Neosho 12,857
74 St. Ann 12,865
75 Jennings 12,900
76 Festus 12,965
77 Dardenne Prairie 13,137
78 Webb City 13,139
79 Troy 13,467
80 Moberly 13,634
81 Marshall 13,699
82 Washington 14,948
83 Lebanon 15,157
84 Fort Leonard Wood 15,317
85 Carthage 15,513
86 Jackson 15,532
87 Overland 15,762
88 Grain Valley 15,967
89 Sikeston 16,231
90 Poplar Bluff 16,243
91 Lemay 16,431
92 Hannibal 16,825
93 Clayton 17,282
94 Kirksville 17,493
95 Lake St. Louis 17,538
96 Farmington 17,999
97 Concord 18,028
98 Spanish Lake 18,183
99 Manchester 18,189
100 Ferguson 18,350

The smallest cities in Missouri (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Wright City has a population of just 5,025. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

  • 1. At 5,025 residents, Wright City is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
  • 2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
  • 3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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