Poplar Bluff
A community guide to Poplar Bluff in Missouri, the United States.
- Population
- 16,225 residents
- Region
- Missouri
- Country
- the United States
- Coordinates
- 36.7570, -90.3929
Climate
The climate at Poplar Bluff is milder year-round, with moderate seasonality, reflecting its location at latitude 36.76 within the United States. Local microclimate effects depend on elevation, proximity to water, and surrounding terrain — all of which contribute to the day-to-day weather residents of Poplar Bluff experience. Visitors planning a trip to Poplar Bluff should check current forecasts as conditions can vary considerably from the regional norm.
Overview
Poplar Bluff is a populated place in Missouri, the United States. The community supports 16,225 residents and serves as one of the recognised localities of Missouri. Its position within the broader regional network gives Poplar Bluff a distinct local character shaped by surrounding communities and shared services.
Geography and location
Poplar Bluff sits at approximate coordinates 36.7570 latitude and -90.3929 longitude within Missouri. The terrain and natural features around Poplar Bluff reflect those typical of its part of the United States, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider Missouri road network providing the principal routes in and out.
Community and amenities
Poplar Bluff offers the everyday community amenities that one would expect of a populated place in Missouri: places to gather, public spaces, and services that connect residents to each other and to the wider region. Educational, cultural, and recreational facilities serve the local population and reflect the priorities of Poplar Bluff's residents. Visitors passing through Poplar Bluff encounter a community whose character is built on the patient work of generations of locals.