Parnell, Missouri
City · Population 131 · #754 in Missouri
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About Parnell
Parnell, MO is a tiny community located in northwestern Missouri with an estimated population of 131.
Officially, Parnell is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.28 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 468 residents per square mile.
📰 Parnell News Today
- Obituary information for Terry L. Beatty Meierhoffer Funeral Home · Dec 12
- Danny Ross "Fuzzy" Parnell Obituary (2026) - Kansas City, MO - Greenlawn Funeral Home North Legacy obituary · Apr 26
- Larry Busby | Obituaries The Maryville Forum · Jun 22
- Robert Joseph Schmitz Obituary (2026) - St. Joseph, MO - Price Funeral Home, Inc. - Maryville Legacy obituary · Jul 21
- Parnell Irene (Miller) Babcock (May 28, 1938 - September 16, 2024) - Travis-Noe Funeral Home Travis-Noe Funeral Home · Sep 16
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What Makes Parnell Unique
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.28 sq mi.
- Positioned in northwestern 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.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMissouri
TypeCity
Population (2024)131
Rank in state#754 of 938
Land area0.28 sq mi
Density468/sq mi
Coordinates40.4384, -94.6223