Purdy Missouri Map

About Purdy, Missouri

Purdy is a locality in Barry County, Missouri, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,121. The population density is 782.8 people per km². Purdy is located at 36.8173°N, 93.9208°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 65734.

Purdy rests in a landscape of rolling hills, where Ozark foothills begin their slow descent into the broader Missouri terrain. It lies 30.3 miles north-east of Bella Vista, AR (from Bella Vista, AR: bearing 40°T), and is situated 7.2 miles south of Monett. The land here is a patchwork of cultivated fields, often a vibrant green in spring and gold in late summer, interspersed with stands of oak and hickory that cast long shadows as the sun arcs across the sky. Farmhouses, weathered and sturdy, punctuate the horizon, their white fences tracing tidy lines against the varied hues of the earth. The air, especially after a rain, carries the clean scent of damp soil and growing things, a subtle sweetness that clings to the breath. Small creeks, their beds smoothed by countless seasons, meander through the hollows, reflecting the vast, often cloud-streaked expanse above. The lifeblood of Purdy has long been tied to the fertile ground, with agriculture forming the bedrock of its economy. Generations have worked this land, raising cattle and crops, their efforts etched into the very character of the place. Though its beginnings are modest, the spirit of self-reliance and neighborly exchange remains a quiet constant. The distinctive charm of Purdy lies not in grand monuments, but in the enduring rhythm of its days, a steady pulse set by the sun and the seasons. Local gathering spots, humble diners and country stores, serve as informal centers where the day's news is shared and the bonds of community are quietly reinforced.

About This Purdy Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Purdy, Missouri — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.817286, -93.92076. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Purdy and Barry County.

Detailed location data for Purdy includes the ZIP code (65734), telephone area code (417), county seat of Barry County (Cassville), and school district assignment (Purdy R-II School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Purdy is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.