Paola Kansas Map

About Paola, Kansas

Paola is a locality in Miami County, Kansas, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,770. The population density is 419.5 people per km². Paola is located at 38.5722°N, 94.8791°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 66071.

Paola rests on rolling terrain where the prairie begins to softly yield to the Ozark foothills, a landscape etched by the meandering Marais des Cygnes River. It lies 21.6 miles south of Olathe, KS (from Olathe, KS: bearing 189°T), and is situated 6.5 miles north-east of Osawatomie. The sky here feels vast, an endless canvas that shifts from the sharp, bright blue of midday to the bruised purples and fiery oranges of twilight, casting long shadows across the fertile ground. Old oaks, their branches gnarled like the hands of ancient storytellers, stand sentinel over fields of grain and pastureland, their leaves rustling with secrets carried on the warm Kansas breeze. The air itself often carries the sweet, earthy scent of freshly turned soil, a constant reminder of the agrarian heart that beats within Paola. The story of Paola is deeply entwined with its agricultural roots, a legacy that continues to shape its economy and character. Founded in the mid-19th century, it grew as a vital trading post and later a transportation hub, its fortunes tied to the fertile lands that surround it and the bounty they produce. The river, once a highway for steamboats and now a gentle presence, whispers tales of early settlers and the enduring spirit of those who carved a life from this rich earth. While modern industries have found a foothold, the rhythm of the seasons still dictates much of life in Paola, with the harvest and planting seasons marking the year’s true turning points, a quiet testament to a connection with the land that runs deep.

About This Paola Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Paola, Kansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.572235, -94.879129. 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 Paola and Miami County.

Detailed location data for Paola includes the ZIP code (66071), telephone area code (913), county seat of Miami County (Paola), and school district assignment (Paola Unified School District 368). 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 Paola is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.