Arbela, Missouri
Town · Population 22 · #918 in Missouri
About Arbela
Set in the northern part of Missouri, Arbela is a tiny community with an estimated population of 22.
Arbela holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.09 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 244 residents per square mile.
📰 Arbela News Today
- 5-year-old Scotland County boy dead after falling off dock and drowning WGEM · May 16
- Landon Hoover Obituary (2026) - Arbela, MO - Memphis Funeral Home Legacy obituary · May 20
- Scotland County drowning claims life of 5-year-old Arbela boy KTTN · May 18
- Gary Seaver Obituary Jun 17, 2026 wilsonmckinnon.com · Jun 17
- George Blaettner Hudson Obituary (2026) - Arbela, MO - Hudson-Rimer Funeral Home - Edina Legacy obituary · Mar 9
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What Makes Arbela Unique
- The only place in America named Arbela — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.09 sq mi.
- With 22 residents, it's one of America's smallest incorporated communities — everybody really does know everybody.
- Positioned in northern Missouri, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Arbela
- The Catfish Place
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMissouri
TypeTown
Population (2024)22
Rank in state#918 of 938
Land area0.09 sq mi
Density244/sq mi
Coordinates40.4631, -92.0156