About Holden
Holden is a small town in western Missouri, home to 2,309 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Holden is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.41 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 958 residents per square mile.
📰 Holden News Today
- Schedule - Holden Eagles (Holden, MO) Football 26-27 MaxPreps · Aug 11
- Dennis N. Pine Obituary (2026) - Holden, MO - Williams Funeral Chapel - Warrensburg Legacy obituary · Aug 13
- Allegations of misused funds prompts audit of City of Holden KCTV · Jul 17
- Former Holden treasurer pleads guilty in $100K-plus city credit card theft case, avoids prison KMBC · Jul 27
- Juliet M. Mahnken Obituary Jul 14, 2026 Stanley Edenburn Funeral Home · Jul 21
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Holden Unique
- 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
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Holden
- 2nd Street Bistro
- Cowboy Inn — american
- Jamie's Place — burger
- Key Coffee Co. — coffee shop (café)
- Strate's Drive-In
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Holden
- Holden City Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Holden
- HOLDEN ELEM.
- HOLDEN HIGH
- HOLDEN MIDDLE
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMissouri
TypeCity
Population (2024)2,309
Rank in state#221 of 938
Land area2.41 sq mi
Density958/sq mi
Coordinates38.7135, -93.9894