About Bland
Set in the central part of Missouri, Bland is a tiny community, home to 500 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Bland holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.65 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 769 residents per square mile.
📰 Bland News Today
- Man charged after dog fatally shot in Gasconade County krcgtv.com · Jun 23
- Obituary for Kahlie Monique (Pecaut) Bland Toedtmann & Grosse Funeral Home · Dec 21
- Bette Branson Obituary Jefferson City News Tribune · Aug 2
- David Bland Obituary - Kansas City, MO Dignity Memorial · Apr 11
- Aaron Fredrick Herrington Obituary (2026) - Bland, MO - Sassmann's Chapel - Bland Legacy obituary · Mar 9
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Bland Unique
- Part of the fabric of Missouri — one of 1,082 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 14 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Bland
- Canaan Conservation Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Bland
- MARIES CO. MIDDLE
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMissouri
TypeCity
Population (2024)500
Rank in state#471 of 938
Land area0.65 sq mi
Density769/sq mi
Coordinates38.3004, -91.6331