About Dudley
Set in the southeastern part of Missouri, Dudley is a tiny community, home to 99 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Dudley holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.39 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 254 residents per square mile.
📰 Dudley News Today
- Douglas Dudley Walker Obituary (2026) - St. Joseph, MO - Rupp Funeral Home - St. Joseph Legacy obituary · Aug 3
- Louisiana Tech 72-70 Missouri State (Feb 26, 2026) Game Recap ESPN · Feb 26
- Alton High boys basketball coach Dylan Dudley leaving for Illinois College myjournalcourier.com · Jul 10
- Rev. Bill Dudley (Lebanon)'s Obituary, Visitation & Funeral Information - Holman-Howe Funeral Homes Holman-Howe Funeral Homes · Oct 7
- Arkansas baseball and softball face Missouri with Dudley Dawson | The Rubber Match KNWA FOX24 · Apr 23
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Dudley Unique
- One of 5 places in the US named Dudley — but the Missouri one has a character all its own.
- With 99 residents, it's one of America's smallest incorporated communities — everybody really does know everybody.
- Positioned in southeastern Missouri, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Dudley
- Otter Slough State Wildlife Management Area reviews ★
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⚡ Quick Facts
StateMissouri
TypeCity
Population (2024)99
Rank in state#797 of 938
Land area0.39 sq mi
Density254/sq mi
Coordinates36.7897, -90.0916