Lakeshire, Missouri
City · Population 1,519 · #280 in Missouri
About Lakeshire
Set in the eastern part of Missouri, Lakeshire is a small town, home to 1,519 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Lakeshire is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.22 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 6,905 residents per square mile.
📰 Lakeshire News Today
- St. Louis County missing teen found KSDK · Jan 10
- Lakeshire, MO Weather Forecast AccuWeather · Aug 10
- Missing Missouri teen found safe KFVS12 · Jan 9
- Rep. Michael Burton expects MO GOP to try again on restricting constitutional amendments STLPR · Jul 27
- Uncle: Web dispute over Black Lives Matter precedes St. Louis County police killing - The Florida Times-Union The Florida Times-Union · Dec 3
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What Makes Lakeshire Unique
- The only place in America named Lakeshire — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.22 sq mi.
- Positioned in eastern Missouri, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
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 2 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMissouri
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,519
Rank in state#280 of 938
Land area0.22 sq mi
Density6,905/sq mi
Coordinates38.5399, -90.3384