Excelsior Springs Missouri Map

About Excelsior Springs, Missouri

Excelsior Springs is a locality in Clay County, Missouri, United States. It has a population of 10,484. The population density is 374.0 people per km². Excelsior Springs is located at 39.3392°N, 94.2261°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 64024.

Excelsior Springs unfolds across rolling hills that cradle its valley, a landscape softened by the broad strokes of Missouri's temperate climate. It lies 12.2 miles east-north-east of Liberty, MO (from Liberty, MO: bearing 58°T), and is situated 7.5 miles east-south-east of Kearney. The land here, a rich loam, supports a generous growth of deciduous trees, their leaves a vibrant tapestry through spring and summer, turning to ember and gold as autumn asserts its reign. Creeks, fed by the frequent rains, thread through the terrain, their banks often lined with sycamores and cottonwoods, their murmuring song a constant companion to the quietude of the countryside. The air itself often carries a clean, earthy scent, especially after a shower, hinting at the fertile soil beneath. This place, Excelsior Springs, owes its very existence to the mineral springs that bubbled forth, drawing visitors and fortune seekers alike in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, transforming it into a renowned health resort. The grand hotels and bathhouses of that era, though many now stand as hushed monuments to a bygone glamour, still punctuate the townscape, whispering tales of its prosperous past. The local economy, once heavily reliant on the healing waters and their associated tourism, has diversified, with a blend of small businesses and agricultural pursuits now shaping its present. The distinctive architecture of those early boom days, a charming anachronism, lends a unique character to the streets, a visual echo of a time when Excelsior Springs was a destination of national renown.

About This Excelsior Springs Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Excelsior Springs, Missouri — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.339171, -94.226056. 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 Excelsior Springs and Clay County.

Detailed location data for Excelsior Springs includes the ZIP code (64024), telephone area code (816), county seat of Clay County (Liberty), and school district assignment (Excelsior Springs 40 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 Excelsior Springs is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.