Merriam Woods, Missouri

About Merriam Woods

Merriam Woods is a small town in southern Missouri, home to 2,042 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Merriam Woods is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.51 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,352 residents per square mile.

📰 Merriam Woods News Today

• Merriam Woods, Mo., residents question legality of new water contract KY3 · Dec 22
• Janet Francine Hedberg Obituary (2026) - Merriam Woods, MO - Snapp-Bearden Forsyth Chapel Legacy obituary · Jul 31
• Taney County races see Amos win Merriam Woods mayor; new alderman elected in Branson KTLO · Apr 8
• Black ice leads to fatal crash in Taney County OzarksFirst.com · Jan 21
• Merriam Woods, MO Weather Radar WeatherBug · Sep 11

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What Makes Merriam Woods Unique

• The only place in America named Merriam Woods — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in southern 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

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.

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