The City Of Peculiar, established in 1868, and reestablished in 1889 is located in Cass County, Missouri. The city encompasses approximately 4 square miles and a current estimated population of 2,600 and an outreach population of approximately 7,500.

The city was incorporated in 1953 and is a Fourth Class City and a political subdivision of the State Of Missouri. The city is governed by a Mayor / Board Of Aldermen form of government and exercises powers of municipal government specifically granted by the State Of Missouri.