Valmeyer Illinois Map

About Valmeyer, Illinois

Valmeyer is a locality in Monroe County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,090. The population density is 125.1 people per km². Valmeyer is located at 38.3056°N, 90.2765°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 62295.

Valmeyer rests within a landscape shaped by the mighty Mississippi, its rolling terrain hinting at the ancient forces that carved the bluffs and valleys. It lies 11.5 miles south of Oakville, MO (from Oakville, MO: bearing 172°T), and is situated 8.7 miles north-east of Festus. The air here, especially as the sun dips low, carries a damp, earthy scent, a testament to the fertile bottomlands that stretch towards the river. Broad fields of corn and soybeans, a vibrant emerald in the summer, a golden stubble in the autumn, ripple outward from the clusters of homes and businesses. The bluffs themselves stand as silent sentinels, their rugged faces catching the afternoon light, their shadows lengthening with a quiet dignity. The history of Valmeyer is inextricably linked to the river and the fertile soil it nourishes. For generations, agriculture has been the lifeblood of this Monroe County community, with farmers tending the land that has sustained them for decades. The legacy of the river's power is also a palpable presence, a reminder of past floods that have tested the resilience of its people. Though the economic landscape has diversified, echoes of that agrarian past remain, visible in the enduring connection to the earth and the unhurried rhythm of life that still prevails in Valmeyer.

About This Valmeyer Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Valmeyer, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.30561, -90.276506. 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 Valmeyer and Monroe County.

Detailed location data for Valmeyer includes the ZIP code (62298), telephone area code (217), county seat of Monroe County (Waterloo), and school district assignment (Valmeyer Community Unit School District 3). 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 Valmeyer is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.