St. Paul Iowa Map

About St. Paul, Iowa

St. Paul is a locality in Lee County, Iowa, United States. It is a small community with a population of 65. The population density is 40.7 people per km². St. Paul is located at 40.7695°N, 91.5171°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 52657.

St. Paul unfolds across a landscape sculpted by the gentle sweep of Iowa's rolling terrain, where fields of corn and soybeans stretch toward horizons softened by the humid haze of summer. It lies 49.8 miles east-south-east of Ottumwa, IA (from Ottumwa, IA: bearing 110°T), and is situated 5.1 miles north-west of West Point. The air here carries the scent of turned earth and the distant hum of tractors, a constant, comforting undertone to the quietude of the countryside. Deep, verdant creek beds carve through the land, their banks often shaded by mature oaks and maples, offering pockets of cool respite from the sun's persistent gaze. The light, especially in the late afternoon, spills over the western hills in long, golden shafts, painting the cultivated slopes in hues of amber and ochre, a painterly benediction on the hardworking land. The story of St. Paul is one of agricultural resilience and a deep connection to the land that has sustained its inhabitants for generations. Its economy, like much of Lee County, is rooted in the fertile soil, with farming remaining a cornerstone of local life. Echoes of past endeavors might be found in the weathered barns and the quiet dignity of homes built by those who first cleared these fields, their lives a testament to the enduring spirit of the frontier. While grand landmarks are few, the true character of St. Paul resides in the enduring rhythm of its days, the predictable cycle of seasons mirroring the steady pulse of its people. The modest, well-tended homes and the local gathering places speak of a community that values continuity and the shared experience of life in this particular corner of America.

About This St. Paul Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of St. Paul, Iowa — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.769479, -91.517101. 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. Paul and Lee County.

Detailed location data for St. Paul includes the ZIP code (52657), telephone area code (712), county seat of Lee County (Keokuk), and school district assignment (Fort Madison Community School District). 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. Paul is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.