Southwest City, MO
- Elevation
- 939 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
- General Quality Overall rating out of 100
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Southwest City sits in the far corner of Missouri, right where the state lines of Missouri, Arkansas, and Oklahoma meet. Home to around 900 residents, it is a quiet McDonald County town set among the rolling hills of the Ozarks. Route 43 serves as Main Street, running past local businesses and quiet residential streets before branching out into the surrounding pastures and farms that drive the area's economy.
For prospective residents, the location offers an appealing blend of rural peace and easy regional travel. You get the benefits of a low-cost, small-town lifestyle while staying within commuting distance of larger employment and shopping hubs in Northwest Arkansas. Local students attend the McDonald County R-I School District, and outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate having quick access to rivers, lakes, and scenic backroads spread across all three states.
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