SilexMissouri
Silex is a 4th-class city in Lincoln County, Missouri, United States. The population was 24 at the 2020 census, According to 2023 census estimates, the city has a population of 264..
Intro: Wikipedia
About Silex
Set in the eastern part of Missouri, Silex is a tiny community, home to 265 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Silex holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.29 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 914 residents per square mile.
What Makes Silex Unique
- The only place in America named Silex — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.29 sq mi.
- Positioned in eastern 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.
📍 Neighborhoods in Silex
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🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Silex
- Vonaventure Memorial Forest and Wildlife Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
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🏫 Schools in Silex
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.