Fair Play, Missouri
City · Population 450 · #485 in Missouri
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About Fair Play
Fair Play, MO is a tiny community located in southwestern Missouri, home to 450 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Fair Play holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.43 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,047 residents per square mile.
📰 Fair Play News Today
- 307 N Main St, Fair Play, MO 65649 realtor.com · Apr 14
- Ronald Eversoll Obituary (1954 - 2026) - Fair Play, MO - Bolivar Herald-Free Press Legacy obituary · Jul 7
- Richard Montoya - View Obituary & Service Information - Butler Funeral Home Butler Funeral Home - Bolivar, MO · Feb 16
- Man from Willard, Mo., drowns at Stockton Lake KY3 · Jun 2
- Christopher Head Obituary Jan 15, 2026 Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, LLC · Jan 15
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Fair Play Unique
- Positioned in southwestern 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 12 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Fair Play
- Masters Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Fair Play
- FAIR PLAY ELEM.
- FAIR PLAY HIGH
- LITTLE STINGERS PRESCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMissouri
TypeCity
Population (2024)450
Rank in state#485 of 938
Land area0.43 sq mi
Density1,047/sq mi
Coordinates37.6336, -93.5772