Southwest City, Missouri
Town · Population 976 · #345 in Missouri
About Southwest City
Set in the southwestern part of Missouri, Southwest City is a tiny community, home to 976 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Southwest City is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 1.46 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 668 residents per square mile.
📰 Southwest City News Today
- Benton County murder suspect transferred to Arkansas after out-of-state arrest 5newsonline.com · Aug 16
- Man, 21, arrested after fatal shooting in Sulphur Springs nwaonline.com · Aug 14
- 15-year-old drowns in Elk River near Southwest City, Mo. AZ Family · May 4
- 808 Ranch expands in southwest Missouri Talk Business & Politics · Jan 29
- 15-year-old drowns in Elk River near Southwest City, Mo. ky3.com · May 4
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Southwest City Unique
- The only place in America named Southwest City — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- 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
- 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.
🏫 Schools in Southwest City
- NOEL PRIMARY
- SOUTHWEST CITY ELEM.
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMissouri
TypeTown
Population (2024)976
Rank in state#345 of 938
Land area1.46 sq mi
Density668/sq mi
Coordinates36.5173, -94.6075