Hurdland is a city in Knox County, Missouri, United States.

[5] The community was named after John Hurd, the original owner of the town site.

[8] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.33 square miles (0.85 km2), all land.

40.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

26.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

About 26.7% of families and 24.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.3% of those under the age of eighteen and 30.6% of those 65 or over.

The two-day festival features live music, games and contests, talent shows, and a large fireworks display.