Laurie, Missouri

About Laurie

Set in the central part of Missouri, Laurie is a small town counting 1,074 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Laurie is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 5.5 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 195 residents per square mile.

📰 Laurie News Today

• Laurie, MO Weather Forecast – Hourly & 15-Day SpaceRef · Sep 17
• 57th Annual City of Laurie Hillbilly Fair LakeExpo.com · Sep 18
• Laurie brothers, Chase Branham, Jordan Walton to host basketball camp for kids Springfield Daily Citizen · Jun 16
• Martin L. White - View Obituary & Service Information - Kidwell-Garber Funeral Homes Kidwell-Garber Funeral Homes · May 4
• Donald Curtis Bell Sr. Obituary (2026) - Laurie, MO - Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home - Laurie/Sunrise Beach Chapel Legacy | Obituary · Sep 16

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📰 Local News

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What Makes Laurie Unique

• The only place in America named Laurie — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Part of the fabric of Missouri — one of 1,082 recognized communities statewide.

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 7 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Laurie

• Big Dick's Halfway Inn — grill

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🌤️ Current Weather

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