Purcell, Missouri
City · Population 318 · #559 in Missouri
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About Purcell
Purcell is a tiny community in southwestern Missouri with an estimated population of 318.
Purcell holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.43 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 740 residents per square mile.
📰 Purcell News Today
- Richard Allen Purcell Sr. - View Obituary & Service Information - Wilson Mortuary Wilson Mortuary - Salem, MO · Dec 6
- Nita Ruth Pace Purcell, Aug. 8, 1949 — Dec. 6, 2025 | Obituaries Columbia Missourian · Dec 10
- Wayne Loyd Welch Obituary (2026) - Purcell, MO - Simpson Funeral Home - Webb City Legacy obituary · May 5
- Annie Nicolle Strickling | Dec 13, 1997 — Jan 4, 2026 KOAM News Now · Jan 6
- Purcell community honors roots with memorial dedication FourStatesHomepage.com · Jul 6
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What Makes Purcell Unique
- Positioned in southwestern 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
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMissouri
TypeCity
Population (2024)318
Rank in state#559 of 938
Land area0.43 sq mi
Density740/sq mi
Coordinates37.2433, -94.4394