Gerald, Missouri
City · Population 1,359 · #293 in Missouri
About Gerald
Gerald, MO is a small town located in eastern Missouri, home to 1,359 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Gerald holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.46 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 931 residents per square mile.
📰 Gerald News Today
- Obituary for Scott Alan Roethemeyer Toedtmann & Grosse Funeral Home · Jul 31
- University of Missouri Official Athletics Website mutigers.com · Jul 1
- La Salle University Names Jarett Gerald Vice President of Athletics & Recreation and Director of Athletics La Salle University Athletics · Jul 6
- Erline Ida Hoeppner Obituary (2026) - Granby, MO - Clark Funeral Home - Granby Legacy obituary · Aug 6
- Gerald Sebastian Obituary Jun 9, 2026 - Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel · Jun 9
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What Makes Gerald Unique
- The only place in America named Gerald — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in eastern 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.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🏫 Schools in Gerald
- GERALD ELEM.
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMissouri
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,359
Rank in state#293 of 938
Land area1.46 sq mi
Density931/sq mi
Coordinates38.3993, -91.3309