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 53. The population density is 30.6 people per km². Tightwad is located at 38.3095°N, 93.5466°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 64735.

Tightwad, Missouri, unfurls across a landscape where the land itself seems to sigh, a gentle rolling terrain of fertile soil that catches the afternoon sun in broad, golden strokes. It lies 61.3 miles south-east of Lee's Summit, MO (from Lee's Summit, MO: bearing 132°T), and is situated 13.2 miles east-south-east of Clinton. The air here carries the clean scent of freshly turned earth and the distant hum of cicadas, a constant, low thrum that underpins the quiet rhythm of life. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch to the horizon, their stalks a vibrant green in the summer months, yielding to the muted golds and russets of autumn, each season painting the scenery with a different, subtle palette. Scattered farmhouses, their white paint weathered by sun and wind, dot the countryside, their porches often shaded by ancient oak trees that have witnessed generations of change. The creeks that meander through the hollows, their banks lined with willows and sycamores, reflect the vast, often cloud-streaked sky, offering a cool, dappled respite from the humid Missouri heat. The history of Tightwad is etched not in grand monuments but in the enduring spirit of its people and the agricultural bounty that has sustained them. The very name, Tightwad, a curious moniker that whispers of frugality and a keen sense of value, has become a source of local pride and a gentle jest. For generations, this corner of Henry County has been defined by its farming heritage, with families tending the land and raising livestock, a way of life that persists even as the wider world rushes onward. The local economy, while modest, is rooted in the earth, from the grain elevators that stand as silent sentinels at the edge of the community to the small businesses that cater to the needs of its residents. There are no grand attractions here, no bustling tourist hubs; instead, the distinctive character of Tightwad lies in its unpretentious authenticity, a place where the simple act of watching the sun dip below the tree line, casting long shadows across the fields, can feel like a profound and beautiful moment.

About This Tightwad Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Tightwad, Missouri — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.309468, -93.546597. 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 Tightwad and Henry County.

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). 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 Tightwad is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.