Lexington, Missouri

About Lexington

Lexington, MO is a small town located in northwestern Missouri with an estimated population of 4,595.

Officially, Lexington is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 5.23 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 879 residents per square mile.

📰 Lexington News Today

• Fiber company subcontractor strikes gas line in Lexington, halting work in the area KMBC · Jul 23
• Gas line hits prompt evacuations in Lexington, Missouri after deadly explosion KCTV · Jul 27
• Gas lines struck Thursday morning in Indian Hills subdivision of Lexington, Missouri KSHB 41 Kansas City · Jul 23
• Small Missouri town’s nearly forgotten historical figure finally has her day Kansas City Star · Jun 12
• Evacuation order lifted, roads reopen after gas leak in Lexington Friday morning fox4kc.com · Apr 10

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Lexington Unique

• One of 18 places in the US named Lexington — but the Missouri one has a character all its own.
• 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

• 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 Lexington

• Las Carretas — mexican
• River Reader (café)
• Maid-Rite Drive-In — burger
• Victorian Peddler — american

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Lexington

• Battle of Lexington State Historic Site reviews ★
• City Park reviews ★
• Crystal Lake Park reviews ★
• Historic College Park reviews ★
• Lexington Riverfront Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Lexington

• LESLIE BELL ELEM.
• LEX LA-RAY TECHNICAL CTR.
• LEXINGTON HIGH
• LEXINGTON MIDDLE

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Lafayette Regional Health Center ★★ (2/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Lexington

🏘️ Nearby Communities