Welcome to Reeds Spring ...
The city of Reeds Spring is located in the Missouri Ozarks.
Reeds Spring is located in Stone County<1>.
The location of Reeds Spring has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Reeds Spring, you might get a feel for it by knowing that during our research the earliest mention that we found (so far) was on a map dated 1956.
A typical abbreviation for Reeds Spring: Reeds Spg. (or less commonly used: Reeds Spng. or Reeds Sprng.)
See our Genealogy Helper Page for Reeds Spring for more information about variations on the name of Reeds Spring.
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Reeds Spring has a population of 869 people<3> (see below for details).
The community of Reeds Spring is 1,330 feet [405 m] above sea level.<4>.
Time Zone: Reeds Spring lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
The area code for Reeds Spring: (417)
The ZIP code for Reeds Spring: 65737<5>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Reeds Spring had an population of 869 people. This is a decrease of 4.82% since the 2010 Census (or an increase of 86.88% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Reeds Spring had a population of 913 people. This makes Reeds Spring the county's 3rd most populous community.
The population of Reeds Spring represents 0.02% of the total population of Missouri (which has 5,988,927 people), making it the state's 357th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 913 people, the population of Reeds Spring increased 96.34% from the 2000 Census (with a count of 465 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Reeds Spring.
Communities near Reeds Spring ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Reeds Spring.
- Branson
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Branson
- Branson lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<6> to the southeast of Reeds Spring.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 11,687 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Branson have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Branson
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Branson<7>
- Hollister
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hollister
- Hollister lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<6> to the southeast of Reeds Spring.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,607 people
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Hollister
- Forsyth
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forsyth
- Forsyth lies 14 miles [22.5 km]<6> to the east of Reeds Spring.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,560 people
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Forsyth
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Forsyth<7>
- Kimberling City
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kimberling City
- Kimberling City lies 7 miles [11.3 km]<6> to the south of Reeds Spring.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,331 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kimberling City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Kimberling City
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kimberling City<7>
- Merriam Woods
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Merriam Woods
- Merriam Woods lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<6> to the east of Reeds Spring.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,859 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Merriam Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Merriam Woods
- Crane
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crane
- Crane lies 15 miles [24.1 km]<6> to the northwest of Reeds Spring.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,364 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crane have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Crane
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Crane<7>
- Highlandville
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Highlandville
- Highlandville lies 14 miles [22.5 km]<6> to the north of Reeds Spring.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,055 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Highlandville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Highlandville
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Highlandville<7>
- Rockaway Beach
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockaway Beach
- Rockaway Beach lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<6> to the east of Reeds Spring.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 864 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rockaway Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Rockaway Beach
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rockaway Beach<7>
- Bull Creek
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bull Creek
- Bull Creek lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<6> to the east of Reeds Spring.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 633 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bull Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Bull Creek
- Indian Point
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Point
- Indian Point lies 7 miles [11.3 km]<6> to the south of Reeds Spring.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 530 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Point have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Indian Point
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Indian Point<7>
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Reeds Spring. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Reeds Spring.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Reeds Spring. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Reeds Spring.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Reeds Spring. See our Newspapers Page for Reeds Spring.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Reeds Spring ...
Looking for more information about Reeds Spring? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Reeds Spring, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Reeds Spring.
Adding Reeds Spring to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Reeds Spring in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Reeds Spring was on a map titled Road Map for Missouri (from Shell Oil, 1956).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Reeds Spring.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Reeds Spring. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of Missouri: https://www.mo.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Missouri's counties, including Stone, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <3> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Reeds Spring. |
| <4> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Reeds Spring - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <5> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a city (such as Reeds Spring). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Reeds Spring or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <6> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Reeds Spring) to Point B.If you need the driving distance, we recommend that you use one of the Mapping Services listed on our Map Page for Reeds Spring. Since we usually use Google Maps, we've provided the following link for your convenience: Google Map and Driving Directions starting from Reeds SpringOur distance measurements begin at a specific point in Reeds Spring. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.7405, Longitude: -93.3795 In this case, the coordinates for Reeds Spring have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <7> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |