About Steele
Steele, MO is a small town located in southeastern Missouri with an estimated population of 1,692.
Officially, Steele is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.16 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 783 residents per square mile.
📰 Steele News Today
- Temporary road closures begin in Steele, Missouri kait8.com · Jul 20
- Crews called to fire, storm damage, broken gas line at South Pemiscot Central Elementary School KFVS12 · Apr 27
- Missouri school suffers ‘significant’ damage after severe storm WREG.com · Apr 28
- Obituary | Glenda Jane Steele (nee Montgomery) of Ballwin, Missouri schrader.com · Jun 17
- Obituary for Charles "Chuckie" Gaylon Steele, III Ferry Funeral Home · Mar 7
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Steele Unique
- 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
- 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 5 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Steele
- Santa Fe
- Tabithia's BBQ Trio — barbecue
- Yum Yum Burgers & Fries
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in Steele
- CENTRAL ELEMENTARY
- EAST ELEMENTARY
- SOUTH PEMISCOT HIGH
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMissouri
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,692
Rank in state#267 of 938
Land area2.16 sq mi
Density783/sq mi
Coordinates36.0948, -89.8621