Laurie, Missouri
City · Population 1,074 · #327 in Missouri
About Laurie
Set in the central part of Missouri, Laurie is a small town counting 1,074 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Laurie is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 5.5 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 195 residents per square mile.
📰 Laurie News Today
- 57th Annual City of Laurie Hillbilly Fair lakeexpo.com · Aug 13
- Weather and Radar Map for Laurie, Missouri 65037 - The Weather Channel | Weather.com The Weather Channel · May 31
- Martin L. White - View Obituary & Service Information - Kidwell-Garber Funeral Homes Kidwell-Garber Funeral Homes · May 4
- This Scenic Midwest City With Endless Outdoor Fun Is A Lake Of The Ozarks Gem islands.com · Jul 3
- Laurie brothers, Chase Branham, Jordan Walton to host basketball camp for kids Springfield Daily Citizen · Jun 16
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Laurie Unique
- The only place in America named Laurie — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- 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 7 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Laurie
- Big Dick's Halfway Inn — grill
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMissouri
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,074
Rank in state#327 of 938
Land area5.5 sq mi
Density195/sq mi
Coordinates38.2080, -92.8254