Willard, Missouri
City · Population 6,632 · #108 in Missouri
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About Willard
Set in the southern part of Missouri, Willard is a close-knit town with an estimated population of 6,632.
Willard holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 6.05 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,096 residents per square mile.
📰 Willard News Today
- State audit finds no fraud in Willard, Mo., but flags severe water loss and management issues KY3 · Aug 13
- State audit finds no fraud in City of Willard, cites water issues KTTN · Aug 14
- Willard hires new city administrator Yahoo · Aug 14
- State audit finds no fraud in Willard, but flags major water losses Newstalk KZRG · Aug 13
- Isaac East Obituary Aug 8, 2026 Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, LLC · Aug 8
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Willard Unique
- One of 5 places in the US named Willard — but the Missouri one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southern 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
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 6,632.
- Easy reach of Springfield (10 mi) — commute to the city, live where it's calm.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Fantastic Caverns · Attraction
- Willard Swimming Center · Water park
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Willard
- Jackson Street Park reviews ★
- Miller Farm Park reviews ★
- Willard Sports Complex reviews ★
- Clear Creek Park reviews ★
- Ritter Springs Park reviews ★
- Sac River Mountain Bike Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Willard
- BOIS D'ARC ELEM.
- WILLARD EAST ELEM.
- WILLARD HIGH
- WILLARD INTERMEDIATE NORTH
- WILLARD MIDDLE
- WILLARD NORTH ELEM.
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMissouri
TypeCity
Population (2024)6,632
Rank in state#108 of 938
Land area6.05 sq mi
Density1,096/sq mi
Coordinates37.2930, -93.4171