About Parma
Parma is a tiny community in southeastern Missouri counting 510 people who proudly call it home.
Parma holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.64 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 797 residents per square mile.
📰 Parma News Today
- Doris Shafer Aycock Obituary (2026) - Parma, MO - DeLisle Funeral Home - Portageville Legacy obituary · Mar 15
- Beagles rescued after owner arrested on cruelty charges KFVS12 · Nov 17
- Jury finds former Parma resident guilty of sexual abuse and child molestation in under 30 minutes Dexter Statesman · Nov 4
- Timothy S. Bartlett Obituary (2026) - Dexter, MO - Watkins and Sons Funeral Service Inc. - Dexter Legacy obituary · May 29
- Fire destroys only business in Parma, Mo. KFVS12 · Jan 5
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What Makes Parma Unique
- Positioned in southeastern 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
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMissouri
TypeCity
Population (2024)510
Rank in state#461 of 938
Land area0.64 sq mi
Density797/sq mi
Coordinates36.6110, -89.8181