About Metz
Metz is a tiny community in western Missouri with an estimated population of 18.
Officially, Metz is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.13 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 138 residents per square mile.
📰 Metz News Today
- Jane Ann Metz Obituary (2026) - Carrollton, MO - Bittiker Funeral Homes, LLC - Carrollton Legacy obituary · Jun 19
- Severe storms damage homes, trees, and crops in Vernon County KOAM News Now · Apr 28
- Donald L. Queen Sr. Obituary Jul 17, 2026 wilsonmckinnon.com · Jul 17
- Patrick Metz 02.07.2023 Meyers Funeral Chapel Kansas City MO · Jul 2
- James "Jim" William Dark Obituary Feb 4, 2026 Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home · Feb 4
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Metz Unique
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.13 sq mi.
- With 18 residents, it's one of America's smallest incorporated communities — everybody really does know everybody.
- Positioned in western 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 9 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMissouri
TypeTown
Population (2024)18
Rank in state#925 of 938
Land area0.13 sq mi
Density138/sq mi
Coordinates37.9968, -94.4425