Pilot Grove, Missouri
City · Population 690 · #403 in Missouri
About Pilot Grove
Pilot Grove is a tiny community in central Missouri with an estimated population of 690.
Officially, Pilot Grove is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.42 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,643 residents per square mile.
📰 Pilot Grove News Today
- Department of Natural Resources awards $4.8 million to Pilot Grove Missouri Department of Natural Resources (.gov) · Apr 1
- Residents express concerns over proposed solar farms in Pilot Grove KOMU 8 · Jun 24
- Pilot Grove residents pack town hall on solar field project ABC17NEWS · Jun 23
- PILOT GROVE DRIVER HYDROPLANES ON COOPER COUNTY ROADWAY kmmo.com · Aug 6
- Pilot Grove teen's car hydroplanes and overturns, causing serious injuries KJLU 88.9 FM · Aug 6
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Pilot Grove Unique
- The only place in America named Pilot Grove — 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 11 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Pilot Grove
- Swinging Bridge Access · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Pilot Grove
- PILOT GROVE ELEM.
- PILOT GROVE HIGH
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMissouri
TypeCity
Population (2024)690
Rank in state#403 of 938
Land area0.42 sq mi
Density1,643/sq mi
Coordinates38.8736, -92.9126