About Adrian
Set in the western part of Missouri, Adrian is a small town, home to 1,775 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Adrian holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.67 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,063 residents per square mile.
📰 Adrian News Today
- Sherry Lee Alkire Obituary (2026) - Adrian, MO - Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel Inc - Butler Legacy obituary · Aug 16
- Adrian Puente Obituary - Missouri City, TX Dignity Memorial · Aug 9
- Schedule - Adrian Blackhawks (Adrian, MO) Basketball 26-27 MaxPreps · Jul 22
- Communities in Butler, Adrian show support to first responders following deadly plane crash KSHB 41 Kansas City · Jun 16
- Bates County man sentenced after killing father in 2024 FOX4KC.com · Jun 7
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Adrian Unique
- One of 7 places in the US named Adrian — but the Missouri one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in western Missouri, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Missouri — one of 1,082 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Adrian
- Byrd's Pecan Delights — coffee shop
- Gray's Cafe — american
- The Wine Journal — american
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Frontier Village Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Adrian
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Adrian
- ADRIAN ELEM.
- ADRIAN SR. HIGH
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMissouri
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,775
Rank in state#259 of 938
Land area1.67 sq mi
Density1,063/sq mi
Coordinates38.3963, -94.3430