Carterville Missouri Map

About Carterville, Missouri

Carterville is a locality in Jasper County, Missouri, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,074. The population density is 293.0 people per km². Carterville is located at 37.1492°N, 94.4430°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 64870.

Carterville sits on land that rolls with a gentle, persistent grace, a landscape shaped by the slow work of wind and water. It lies 5.9 miles north-east of Joplin, MO (from Joplin, MO: bearing 41°T), and is situated 7.5 miles west-south-west of Carthage. The fields here, a patchwork of greens and golds depending on the season, stretch out under a wide, often cloud-streaked sky, the air carrying the scent of damp earth and distant hay. Mature trees, their branches reaching like weathered hands, punctuate the horizon, their leaves rustling with a sound that seems to hold the quiet stories of generations. The character of Carterville is one of quiet resilience, a place where the pace of life is dictated by the turning of the earth and the changing light, a subtle luminescence that settles over the land as dusk begins its slow descent. The history of Carterville is deeply entwined with the mineral wealth that once lay beneath its soil. For decades, lead and zinc mining fueled the local economy, leaving behind a legacy of industry and community spirit that still resonates. While the mines have long since fallen silent, the echoes of that era can be found in the sturdy, unpretentious architecture and the enduring work ethic of its residents. The local economy today leans more towards agriculture and small businesses, with crops like corn and soybeans dominating the surrounding fields, their stalks standing tall against the summer sun. Carterville remains a place where the past informs the present, a quiet testament to the resourcefulness and steadfastness of its people.

About This Carterville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Carterville, Missouri — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.149225, -94.443003. 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 Carterville and Jasper County.

Detailed location data for Carterville includes the ZIP code (64835), telephone area code (816), county seat of Jasper County (Carthage), and school district assignment (Webb City R-VII 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 Carterville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.