De Kalb, Missouri
Town · Population 239 · #619 in Missouri
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About De Kalb
Set in the northwestern part of Missouri, De Kalb is a tiny community, home to 239 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, De Kalb is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.26 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 919 residents per square mile.
📰 De Kalb News Today
- Update: Flood watch for the Kansas City area likely to expire at 10 a.m. Kansas City Star · Aug 6
- St. Joseph man killed, one seriously injured after vehicle hits tractor in Buchanan County - News-Press NOW News-Press NOW · Mar 30
- Man killed, one seriously injured in crash involving tractor KQ2 · Mar 26
- De Kalb, Missouri Population 2026 World Population Review · Aug 16
- De Kalb, MO Weather Forecast AccuWeather · Aug 3
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes De Kalb Unique
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.26 sq mi.
- Positioned in northwestern 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.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in De Kalb
- Bluffwoods Conservation Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in De Kalb
- DEKALB JR.-SR. HIGH
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMissouri
TypeTown
Population (2024)239
Rank in state#619 of 938
Land area0.26 sq mi
Density919/sq mi
Coordinates39.5883, -94.9236