St. Elmo Illinois Map

About St. Elmo, Illinois

St. Elmo is a locality in Fayette County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,257. The population density is 364.7 people per km². St. Elmo is located at 39.0273°N, 88.8481°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 62458.

St. Elmo lies under a wide Illinois sky, a place where the land opens up to allow the sun and wind to speak freely. It lies 56.5 miles south of Decatur, IL (from Decatur, IL: bearing 174°T), and is situated 5.9 miles west-south-west of Altamont. Fields of corn and soybeans, a verdant patchwork under the summer sun, stretch towards horizons softened by distant trees, their leaves rustling secrets in the breeze. Roads, often lined with the stoic grace of oak and maple, cut straight paths across the gently rolling terrain, leading the eye towards the quiet clusters of homes and businesses that define St. Elmo. The air here carries the scent of fertile earth and, depending on the season, the sweet perfume of ripening crops or the crisp promise of autumn, a tangible breath from the surrounding countryside that enfolds the community. The story of St. Elmo is written in the landscape, a testament to the agricultural spirit that has long sustained its people. Originally a hub for the fertile lands that surround it, the economy here has seen the ebb and flow of farming fortunes, its character shaped by the seasons and the global markets for grain. While agriculture remains a cornerstone, the echoes of a broader industrial past can still be felt, hinting at a time when other endeavors might have drawn life to this corner of Fayette County. The very rhythm of life in St. Elmo moves with a deliberate, unhurried pace, a reflection of its deep roots in the soil and its enduring connection to the land that cradles it.

About This St. Elmo Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of St. Elmo, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.027266, -88.848114. 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 St. Elmo and Fayette County.

Detailed location data for St. Elmo includes the ZIP code (62458), telephone area code (217), county seat of Fayette County (Vandalia), and school district assignment (St. Elmo Community Unit School District 202). 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 St. Elmo is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.