Viburnum, MO

Set deep in the scenic Ozark hills of southeast Missouri, Viburnum is a quiet community of around 650 residents in Iron County. Named after the wild flowering shrubs native to the area, the town grew into a center for the mining industry in the 1960s with the development of the rich Viburnum Trend lead belt. Today, it offers a peaceful rural setting surrounded by the Mark Twain National Forest, making it a great home base for anyone who loves open land and a slower pace of life.

Daily life here revolves around a tight-knit collection of local institutions. Families rely on the Iron County C-4 school district, and the town's City Hall serves as a unique all-in-one hub that houses city offices, emergency services, and a branch of the Ozark Regional Library. Between the town parks, a local nine-hole golf course, and easy access to outdoor recreation along nearby rivers and trails, Viburnum provides an easygoing, friendly atmosphere where neighbors look out for one another.