Big Lake, Missouri
Village · Population 72 · #840 in Missouri
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About Big Lake
Big Lake is a tiny community in northwestern Missouri with an estimated population of 72.
Officially, Big Lake is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1.66 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 43 residents per square mile.
📰 Big Lake News Today
- Nestled Between Kansas City And Omaha Is Missouri's Underrated State Park For Camping, Fishing, And Lake Views islands.com · Apr 9
- Big Lake State Park: A summer getaway for fishing, boating and lakeside cabins columbiamissourian.com · May 21
- Big Lake, MO Weather Radar WeatherBug · Sep 14
- Big Lake State Park campground reopens after renovations Missouri Department of Natural Resources (.gov) · Mar 14
- Big Lake, MO Weather Forecast AccuWeather · Jul 21
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Big Lake Unique
- One of 7 places in the US named Big Lake — but the Missouri one has a character all its own.
- With 72 residents, it's one of America's smallest incorporated communities — everybody really does know everybody.
- Positioned in northwestern 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.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Big Lake
- Big Lake State Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMissouri
TypeVillage
Population (2024)72
Rank in state#840 of 938
Land area1.66 sq mi
Density43/sq mi
Coordinates40.0727, -95.3504