Rutledge, Missouri
Town · Population 83 · #817 in Missouri
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About Rutledge
Rutledge is a tiny community in northern Missouri, home to 83 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Rutledge is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.13 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 638 residents per square mile.
📰 Rutledge News Today
- Rutledge woman injured in Macon County accident KMZU.com · Aug 4
- Clayton Alfred Hustead Obituary (2026) - Rutledge, MO - Hudson-Rimer Funeral Home - Edina Legacy obituary · Jun 14
- House fire destroys home in Knox County, Missouri KHQA · Apr 15
- KATHERINE ELAINE (EWING) FORRESTER Memphis Democrat · Mar 2
- Marjorie M. Ward Obituary (2026) - Memphis, MO - Payne Funeral Chapel - Memphis Legacy obituary · Apr 2
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Rutledge Unique
- One of 6 places in the US named Rutledge — but the Missouri one has a character all its own.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.13 sq mi.
- With 83 residents, it's one of America's smallest incorporated communities — everybody really does know everybody.
- Positioned in northern Missouri, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMissouri
TypeTown
Population (2024)83
Rank in state#817 of 938
Land area0.13 sq mi
Density638/sq mi
Coordinates40.3140, -92.0876