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Guilford, Missouri

Town · Population 56 · #871 in Missouri
Guilford, Missouri

Guilford is a village in southeastern Nodaway County, Missouri, United States, near the Platte River. The population was 60 at the 2020 census..

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About Guilford

Set in the northwestern part of Missouri, Guilford is a tiny community counting 56 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Guilford is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.07 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 800 residents per square mile.

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What Makes Guilford Unique

  • One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.07 sq mi.
  • With 56 residents, it's one of America's smallest incorporated communities — everybody really does know everybody.
  • Positioned in northwestern 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 6 miles.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeTown
Population (2024)56
Rank in state#871 of 938
Land area0.07 sq mi
Density800/sq mi
Coordinates40.1686, -94.7360

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