Mascoutah Illinois Map

About Mascoutah, Illinois

Mascoutah is a locality in St. Clair County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,816. The population density is 350.2 people per km². Mascoutah is located at 38.4903°N, 89.7932°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 62258.

Mascoutah unfolds across the gently rolling terrain of southern Illinois, its landscape a quiet testament to the fertile earth that defines it. It lies 9.4 miles south-east of O Fallon, IL (from O Fallon, IL: bearing 137°T), and is situated 9.5 miles south-east of O'Fallon. Wide-open fields, a painter's palette of greens and golds depending on the season, stretch towards horizons softened by the distant haze of summer. The air here carries a clean, open scent, especially in the late afternoon, when the sun begins its descent, casting long, benevolent shadows that stretch and deepen across the cultivated land. Even the residential streets, lined with mature trees whose leaves rustle in the breeze, seem to hold a sense of spaciousness, an invitation to breathe deeply and observe the unhurried passage of a day. The story of Mascoutah is deeply entwined with the agricultural heritage of St. Clair County, a legacy that continues to shape its economic character through farming and related industries. Early settlers, drawn by the rich prairie soil, established a community that has since grown with a steady, deliberate pace. While the echoes of its past as a railroad hub are still discernible, the present-day pulse of Mascoutah is best felt in its enduring connection to the land and the quiet industriousness of its residents. A sense of local pride is palpable, a subtle but persistent thread that binds the community together, fostering a character that is both grounded and enduring.

About This Mascoutah Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Mascoutah, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.490327, -89.793154. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Mascoutah and St. Clair County.

Detailed location data for Mascoutah includes the ZIP code (62258), telephone area code (217), county seat of St. Clair County (Belleville), and school district assignment (Mascoutah Community Unit School District 19). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Mascoutah is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.