La Plata, Missouri
City · Population 1,244 · #306 in Missouri
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About La Plata
Set in the northern part of Missouri, La Plata is a small town, home to 1,244 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, La Plata is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.59 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 782 residents per square mile.
📰 La Plata News Today
- Remodeled La Plata State Bank reopens after fire nearly a year ago KTVO · Apr 24
- La Plata patrol vehicle crashes during pursuit in Macon County kttn.com · Jun 25
- La Plata Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 27
- Cecil Harold Taylor (October 11, 1932 - January 10, 2026) - Travis-Noe Funeral Home Travis-Noe Funeral Home · Jan 10
- Adair County accident injures La Plata and Kirksville residents Central Mo Info · Jun 14
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes La Plata Unique
- Positioned in northern 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.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in La Plata
- D' Abolengo Mexican Cuisine — mexican
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in La Plata
- La Plata City Reservoir reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in La Plata
- LA PLATA ELEM.
- LA PLATA HIGH
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMissouri
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,244
Rank in state#306 of 938
Land area1.59 sq mi
Density782/sq mi
Coordinates40.0239, -92.4908