King City Missouri Map

About King City, Missouri

King City is a locality in Gentry County, Missouri, United States. It is a small community with a population of 830. The population density is 208.2 people per km². King City is located at 40.0514°N, 94.5241°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 64463.

King City rests in a landscape that breathes the expansive spirit of northern Missouri. It lies 26.0 miles north-east of Saint Joseph, MO (from Saint Joseph, MO: bearing 41°T), and is situated 6.1 miles north-east of Union Star. Rolling farmland, a patchwork quilt of greens and golds depending on the season, stretches out under a sky that seems to hold more light than usual. The air here carries the clean scent of turned earth and distant hayfields, a subtle sweetness that hints at the bounty of the land. The gentle slopes of the terrain, sculpted by ancient waterways, provide a quiet beauty, offering vistas that invite contemplation rather than grand pronouncements. The rhythm of everyday life in King City is dictated not by the clamor of industry, but by the steady pulse of the agricultural cycle and the quiet hum of community. The history of King City is deeply entwined with the cultivation of the rich Gentry County soil. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile ground and the promise of a new start, established King City as a hub for the surrounding agricultural enterprises. While no single industry now dominates, the legacy of farming continues to shape the local economy, with grain elevators standing as silent sentinels of past harvests and present aspirations. The town itself is a testament to enduring community spirit, its modest main street offering a glimpse into a life lived at a more deliberate pace, where neighbors still recognize each other and the simple act of conversation holds genuine value.

About This King City Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of King City, Missouri with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 King City and Gentry County.

Detailed location data for King City includes the ZIP code (64463), telephone area code (816), county seat of Gentry County (Albany), and school district assignment (King City R-I 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 King City is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.