Kelso, Missouri

About Kelso

Set in the southeastern part of Missouri, Kelso is a tiny community with an estimated population of 553.

Officially, Kelso is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.31 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,784 residents per square mile.

📰 Kelso News Today

• Wyomma Kelso- Kansas City, MO 07.02.2026 Meyers Funeral Chapel Kansas City MO · Jul 2
• Donald Charles Heisserer Obituary Feb 16, 2026 - Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel · Feb 16
• Arevon's 430 Megawatt Kelso Solar Project Commences Operations in Missouri PR Newswire · Mar 4
• Missouri doubles solar energy capacity through Kelso Solar Project kbsi23.com · Mar 3
• Kip Raymond Kelso Obituary (2026) - Guilford, MO - Bram Funeral Home - Maryville Legacy obituary · May 18

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What Makes Kelso Unique

• 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

• Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.

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