About Pinhook
Pinhook, MO is a storied little place located in southeastern Missouri.
Officially, Pinhook is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.14 square miles.
📰 Pinhook News Today
- Joyce Hise Gilmore Obituary (2026) - Charleston, MO - McMikle Funeral Home - Charleston Legacy obituary · Jul 30
- The Resistance of Memories: Stories of Disaster From Pinhook, Missouri Newsroom | University of St. Thomas · Aug 5
- Lawmaker gives $1K to Village of Pinhook, MO for rebuilding KFVS12 · Feb 12
- Pinhook, Mo.: Levee breach destroyed the village, but changing times had already taken a toll STLPR · Mar 11
- There Was a Plan to Save This City From Flooding. But When the Rains Came, So Did Hesitance. ProPublica · Sep 6
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What Makes Pinhook Unique
- The only place in America named Pinhook — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.14 sq mi.
- Positioned in southeastern Missouri, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
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 7 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMissouri
TypeVillage
Population (2024)—
Land area0.14 sq mi
Coordinates36.7380, -89.2695