Louisiana, Missouri

About Louisiana

Louisiana is a small town in northeastern Missouri, home to 3,244 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Louisiana holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 3.13 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,036 residents per square mile.

📰 Louisiana News Today

• Leslie E. Maylee Obituary (1947 - 2026) - Bowling Green, MO - WGEM Legacy obituary · Aug 15
• Louisiana, MO Councilman proposes ordinance getting rid of city’s flock cams KHQA · Aug 1
• Louisiana Guard Hosts Region V Best Warrior Competition nationalguard.mil · Jul 29
• Former Louisiana, Mo., police chief cleared in overdose death Muddy River News · Jun 23
• Former Louisiana, MO police chief acquitted of 2nd degree murder, guilty of other charges First Alert 4 · Jun 23

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Louisiana Unique

• The only place in America named Louisiana — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in northeastern 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 10 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Louisiana

• China House Buffet — chinese
• Dos Primos Mexican — mexican
• K.C.'s Place Restaurant
• Pizza Hut — pizza
• The Bridge — coffee shop (café)
• Twin Pikes Roastery — coffee shop (café)

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• John Stoeckley's Reflections of Missouri Gallery · Art gallery

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Louisiana

• American Legion Park reviews ★
• Lincoln School Park reviews ★
• Louisiana Riverfront Park reviews ★
• Riverview Park reviews ★
• Sunset Park reviews ★
• Ted Shanks Wildlife Management Area reviews ★
• VFW Park reviews ★
• Veterans Park reviews ★
• Wallace Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Louisiana

• BONCL Elem.
• LOUISIANA ELEM.
• LOUISIANA HIGH
• LOUISIANA MIDDLE

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Pike County Memorial Hospital · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Louisiana

🏘️ Nearby Communities