The community is 1.5 miles east of the Platte River on Grove Creek.

The Smithville Reservoir is about six miles east in adjacent Clinton County.

[6] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.11 square miles (2.87 km2), all land.

There were 226 housing units at an average density of 203.6 per square mile (78.6/km2).

20.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

The racial makeup of the city was 97.94% White, 0.38% Native American, and 1.69% from two or more races.

18.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.