Catron, Missouri
Town · Population 37 · #902 in Missouri
About Catron
Catron, MO is a tiny community located in southeastern Missouri, home to 37 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Catron holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.37 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 100 residents per square mile.
📰 Catron News Today
- Small earthquake recorded in southeast Mo. KFVS12 · Aug 15
- Kansas City man jailed after being disarmed by victim Northwest MO Info · Jun 25
- Douglas Dwight “Doug” Catron KRZK 106.3 · Dec 15
- Betty Jane Catron Obituary (2026) - Harrisonville, MO - Atkinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services - Harrisonville Legacy obituary · Apr 18
- Judith "Judy" Catron Legacy obituary · Apr 28
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What Makes Catron Unique
- The only place in America named Catron — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- With 37 residents, it's one of America's smallest incorporated communities — everybody really does know everybody.
- Positioned in southeastern 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.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMissouri
TypeTown
Population (2024)37
Rank in state#902 of 938
Land area0.37 sq mi
Density100/sq mi
Coordinates36.6110, -89.7060