Ritchey, Missouri

About Ritchey

Set in the southwestern part of Missouri, Ritchey is a tiny community with an estimated population of 68.

Officially, Ritchey is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.05 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,360 residents per square mile.

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What Makes Ritchey Unique

• The only place in America named Ritchey — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.05 sq mi.
• With 68 residents, it's one of America's smallest incorporated communities — everybody really does know everybody.
• Positioned in southwestern 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.

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