About Neal
Neal is a small unincorporated community in southeastern Kansas.
Officially, Neal is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 0.2 square miles.
📰 Neal News Today
- Jacob Neal Simpson Obituary Apr 8, 2026 penwellgabelkc.com · Apr 8
- Kansas City man charged in connection with fatal shooting during domestic disturbance kmbc.com · Jun 26
- Neal Breshears Obituary - Gladstone, MO Dignity Memorial · Mar 22
- Man charged in deadly shooting of woman Thursday night in Kansas City, Missouri KSHB 41 Kansas City · Jun 26
- Kansas City man charged in fatal domestic violence shooting KCTV · Jun 26
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Neal Unique
- The only place in America named Neal — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.2 sq mi.
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Positioned in southeastern Kansas, 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.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 12 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateKansas
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area0.2 sq mi
Coordinates37.8338, -96.0808