Fairdealing, Missouri


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

History

On March 14, 2025, an EF3 tornado struck the community at EF2 strength, which caused damage to homes, trees, and power poles in the area.