Lake Lotawana, Missouri
City · Population 2,648 · #205 in Missouri
About Lake Lotawana
Set in the western part of Missouri, Lake Lotawana is a small town, home to 2,648 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Lake Lotawana holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 10.32 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 257 residents per square mile.
📰 Lake Lotawana News Today
- Richard Smith- Lake Lotawana, MO 02.24.2026 Meyers Funeral Chapel Kansas City MO · Feb 26
- Lake Lotawana Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 25
- Tribute for Scott Jeffryes Griffiths Langsford Funeral Home · Oct 29
- Terry Scott McConnell Obituary Nov 21, 2025 speakschapel.com · Nov 21
- Daniel Lee "Dan" Nowlin Obituary (2026) - Lake Lotawana, MO - Cremation Society of Kansas & Missouri - Kansas City Legacy obituary · May 29
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What Makes Lake Lotawana Unique
- The only place in America named Lake Lotawana — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- 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.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Lake Lotawana
- Station 7 Pizza & Taproom — pizza
- Coffee Cove (café)
- The Canoe Club
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMissouri
TypeCity
Population (2024)2,648
Rank in state#205 of 938
Land area10.32 sq mi
Density257/sq mi
Coordinates38.9038, -94.2584