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Napoleon, Missouri

City · Population 213 · #650 in Missouri
Napoleon, Missouri

Napoleon is a city in Lafayette County, Missouri, United States, and part of the Kansas City metropolitan area. It is located approximately 30 miles (48 km) east of Kansas City.

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About Napoleon

Set in the western part of Missouri, Napoleon is a tiny community counting 213 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Napoleon is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.75 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 122 residents per square mile.

What Makes Napoleon Unique

  • One of 5 places in the US named Napoleon — but the Missouri one has a character all its own.
  • 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

  • Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
  • Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeCity
Population (2024)213
Rank in state#650 of 938
Land area1.75 sq mi
Density122/sq mi
Coordinates39.1285, -94.0888

🗺️ Map of Napoleon