Poplar Bluff, Missouri

About Poplar Bluff

Set in the southeastern part of Missouri, Poplar Bluff is a close-knit town with an estimated population of 16,177.

Officially, Poplar Bluff is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 13.5 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,198 residents per square mile.

📰 Poplar Bluff News Today

• Poplar Bluff native named Mercy Southeast chief operating officer kbsi23.com · Aug 17
• Debra Wells Obituary, Age 70 - January 25, 2026 - Poplar Bluff, Missouri Colorado Springs Gazette · Aug 17
• Richard Jerome Hoeltzle Obituary (2026) - Poplar Bluff, MO - Cotrell Willow Ridge Funeral & Cremation Services - Iron Bridge Legacy obituary · Aug 18
• Poplar Bluff native Tyler Hillis returns to Missouri as Merc... Standard Democrat · Aug 17
• Missouri State Fire Marshal investigates total loss fire at vacant Poplar Bluff house Daily American Republic · Aug 17

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Poplar Bluff Unique

• The only place in America named Poplar Bluff — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in southeastern 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

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 16,177.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 12 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Poplar Bluff

• Applebee's — american
• Castello's Restaurant & Catering LLC
• Dexter BBQ — barbecue
• Foxtrot Coffee — coffee shop
• Mike and Zach BBQ — barbecue
• Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
• Steak 'n Shake — burger
• Cafe on the Run — sandwich
• China Garden
• Colton's Steak House

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Poplar Bluff Depot · Attraction
• Frisco Depot · Attraction
• Margaret Harwell Art Museum · Museum
• Poplar Bluff Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Poplar Bluff

• Hilliard Access · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Bacon Memorial Park reviews ★
• Ferguson Grove reviews ★
• Hillcrest Park reviews ★
• Line Park reviews ★
• McLane Park reviews ★
• Pet Park reviews ★
• Whiteley Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Poplar Bluff

• EUGENE FIELD ELEM.
• LAKE ROAD ELEM.
• O'NEAL ELEM.
• OAK GROVE ELEM.
• POPLAR BLUFF EARLY CHILDHOOD C
• POPLAR BLUFF HIGH
• POPLAR BLUFF JR. HIGH
• POPLAR BLUFF KINDERGARTEN CTR.
• POPLAR BLUFF MIDDLE SCHOOL
• POPLAR BLUFF TECH. CAREER CTR.
• SHADY GROVE SCHOOL
• SIERRA-OSAGE TREATMENT CTR.
• W. E. SEARS YOUTH CTR.

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center ★★ (2/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
• Poplar Bluff Va Medical Center

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Poplar Bluff

🏘️ Nearby Communities