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Leonard, Missouri

Village · Population 54 · #874 in Missouri
Leonard, Missouri

Leonard is a village in northwestern Shelby County, Missouri, United States. The population was 57 at the 2020 census..

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About Leonard

Leonard is a tiny community in northern Missouri counting 54 people who proudly call it home.

Leonard holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.32 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 169 residents per square mile.

What Makes Leonard Unique

  • One of 6 places in the US named Leonard — but the Missouri one has a character all its own.
  • With 54 residents, it's one of America's smallest incorporated communities — everybody really does know everybody.
  • Positioned in northern Missouri, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

  • Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
  • Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeVillage
Population (2024)54
Rank in state#874 of 938
Land area0.32 sq mi
Density169/sq mi
Coordinates39.8944, -92.1820

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