Guilford sits in the open countryside of Nodaway County, where gravel roads, big skies, and neighborly routines define the pace of life. Commuters find easy connections to regional hubs like Maryville, Savannah, and St. Joseph, while coming home to a place that still knows everyone by name.
Families value the close-knit, student-first experience at the South Nodaway R-IV School District, which serves Guilford and nearby communities with small class sizes, hands-on programs, and spirited activities that bring the town together. Learn more about academics, athletics, and events through the district’s official site at South Nodaway R-IV School District.
Weekends here lean outdoors. Anglers and paddlers head to Mozingo Lake Recreation Park for boat launches, a swim beach, and two acclaimed golf courses, all managed through the City of Maryville at Mozingo Lake Recreation Park. Wildlife watchers and hunters prize the prairie, timber, and water at Bilby Ranch Lake Conservation Area, maintained by the Missouri Department of Conservation at Bilby Ranch Lake Conservation Area. For a deeper look at regional heritage—from pioneer homesteads to collegiate milestones—the Nodaway County Historical Society Museum offers exhibits and programs at Nodaway County Historical Society Museum.
Whether you’re seeking acreage for a hobby farm or a quiet in-town home, Guilford rewards long-term plans. When it’s time to move, Agent Pronto can connect buyers and sellers with proven local real estate agents who know the market and the back roads equally well.