Caruthersville, Missouri

About Caruthersville

Caruthersville is a close-knit town in southeastern Missouri with an estimated population of 5,170.

Caruthersville holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 5.16 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,002 residents per square mile.

📰 Caruthersville News Today

• Multi. people arrested during traffic stop in Caruthersville, Mo. KFVS12 · Aug 16
• Betty Jean Godfrey-Shannon Obituary | H.S. Smith Funeral Home | Caruthersville, MO Tribute Archive · Aug 13
• Caruthersville, Mo. man charged with child molestation WBTV · May 5
• Multi. people arrested during traffic stop in Caruthersville, Mo. KFVS12 · Aug 15
• Two children struck by gunfire during Caruthersville standoff, highway patrol confirms kbsi23.com · Jun 12

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Caruthersville Unique

• The only place in America named Caruthersville — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in southeastern 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

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 5,170.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Caruthersville

• Cole Moma's
• Little Slice of Heaven — pizza
• The Round House

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• River City Adventure Park · Theme park

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Caruthersville

• American Legion Fairgrounds reviews ★
• American Legion Memorial Park reviews ★
• Anna Smith Park reviews ★
• Eastside Park reviews ★
• England Park reviews ★
• General John Riggs Veterans Park reviews ★
• Reynolds Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Caruthersville

• CARUTHERSVILLE ELEMENTARY
• CARUTHERSVILLE HIGH
• CARUTHERSVILLE MIDDLE
• PEMISCOT CO. R-III ELEM.

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Caruthersville

🏘️ Nearby Communities