Tightwad, Missouri
Village · Population 60 · #861 in Missouri
About Tightwad
Tightwad is a tiny community in western Missouri, home to 60 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Tightwad is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 60 residents per square mile.
📰 Tightwad News Today
- James Riley Aulgur Obituary (2026) - Tightwad, MO - Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home - Clinton Legacy obituary · Jan 30
- UPDATES | Friday storms bring possible tornado damage, outages, flooding KSHB 41 Kansas City · Apr 17
- Tightwad, MO Weather Radar WeatherBug · Sep 9
- Video from Stormtracker 9 shows tornado sweep past Coal into Tightwad, Missouri KMBC · May 20
- Tightwad, Missouri Population 2026 World Population Review · Aug 17
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Tightwad Unique
- The only place in America named Tightwad — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- With 60 residents, it's one of America's smallest incorporated communities — everybody really does know everybody.
- Positioned in western Missouri, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Tightwad
- Truman Reservoir Management Lands (Brush Creek) · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Truman Reservoir Management Lands (Cedar Creek) · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Truman Reservoir Management Lands (Leesville) · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Brush Creek State Wildlife Management Area reviews ★
- Leesville State Wildlife Management Area reviews ★
- Truman Reservoir Management Lands (Tebo Islands) · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMissouri
TypeVillage
Population (2024)60
Rank in state#861 of 938
Land area1 sq mi
Density60/sq mi
Coordinates38.3058, -93.5423