Tightwad Missouri Map

About Tightwad, Missouri

Tightwad is a locality in Henry County, Missouri, United States. It is a small community with a population of 58. The population density is 22.4 people per km². Tightwad is located at 38.3095°N, 93.5466°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Tightwad is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 64735.

Tightwad occupies a modest rise of earth where the persistent warmth of the Missouri sun coaxes amber hues from the surrounding fields. It lies 32.3 miles south-southwest of Sedalia, MO (from Sedalia, MO: bearing 212°T), and is situated 13.2 miles east-southeast of Clinton. The horizon to the south is anchored by the rugged silhouette of Devils Backbone, a jagged reminder of the ancient, weathered geology that defines this corner of the state. Water shapes the character of the immediate terrain, as Mound Springs Creek meanders through the lowlands, carving a quiet path toward the expansive reach of Harry S Truman Reservoir. The air here holds a stillness that feels heavy with the scent of dry grass and damp soil, a sensory weight that anchors the observer to the slow, deliberate turn of the seasons.

Tightwad carries a name that invites a quiet curiosity, born from a local legend of a merchant who once held fast to a nickel, a piece of folklore that has outlived the original transaction. Today, the economy relies on the steady pulse of travelers drawn to the outdoor pursuits provided by the Harry Truman Recreation Area, where the land opens up to offer respite from the encroaching thickets. To the west, the subtle dip of Stevenson Hollow creates a natural drainage for the plains, directing the runoff toward the reservoir in a cycle that has persisted long before the maps were drawn. Life in Tightwad moves with the rhythmic independence of a place that values its own peculiar history, maintaining a plain-spoken presence amidst the vast, quiet expanse of the interior landscape.

About This Tightwad Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Tightwad, Missouri. Coordinates: 38.309468, -93.546597. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Tightwad includes the ZIP code (64735), telephone area code (816), county seat of Henry County (Clinton), and school district assignment (Leesville R-IX School District).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.