Fairdealing, Missouri

Fairdealing, Missouri
Fairdealing
Location of Fairdealing within the state of Missouri
Coordinates: 36°39′42″N 90°35′30″W / 36.66167°N 90.59167°W / 36.66167; -90.59167
CountryUnited States
StateMissouri
CountyRipley, Butler
Area
  Total
5.71 sq mi (14.79 km2)
  Land5.70 sq mi (14.77 km2)
  Water0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Elevation
459 ft (140 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
543
  Density95.25/sq mi (36.77/km2)
ZIP code
63939
Area code573
FIPS code29-23248
GNIS feature ID2587068

Fairdealing is an unincorporated community and census-designated place located in northeastern Ripley County and western Butler County in southeastern Missouri, United States. As of the 2020 census, the community had a population of 543. It is located along U.S. Route 160, approximately 16 miles (26 km) southwest of Poplar Bluff.

A post office has been in operation at Fairdealing since 1883. Several traditions attempt to explain the name.