Macon Missouri Map

About Macon, Missouri

Macon is a locality in Macon County, Missouri, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,466. The population density is 347.6 people per km². Macon is located at 39.7423°N, 92.4727°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 63552.

Macon lies in a broad, fertile valley, where gentle hills roll away towards horizons that seem to stretch forever under a sky that can shift from the softest robin's egg blue to the bruised purple of an approaching thunderstorm. It lies 55.1 miles north of Columbia, MO (from Columbia, MO: bearing 352°T), and is situated 4.9 miles east of Bevier. The land itself is a rich, dark loam, the kind that holds moisture and promises abundance, evident in the meticulously tended fields of corn and soybeans that ring the town. In the late afternoon, the sun, when it breaks through, casts long, golden shafts across these cultivated plains, illuminating the dust motes dancing in the still air, a quiet testament to the earth's enduring generosity. The air here often carries the clean, sweet scent of freshly cut hay, a perfume that mingles with the fainter, more distant aroma of livestock. The history of Macon is as deeply rooted as the sturdy oaks that dot the surrounding countryside, a story that began with the pioneers who sought opportunity in these rolling Missouri lands. The town's economy, once tied to the railroad that established its presence and brought commerce, now largely thrives on agriculture, with its bounty feeding a wider world. Beyond the fields, the local character is one of quiet resilience and neighborly spirit, a place where traditions are kept with a steady hand. A notable landmark, the Macon City Hall, stands as a solid, brick sentinel, a reminder of the civic pride that has guided Macon through generations. The rhythm of life in Macon is a deliberate one, marked by the changing seasons and the dependable cycle of planting and harvest.

About This Macon Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Macon, Missouri — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.742256, -92.472686. 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 Macon and Macon County.

Detailed location data for Macon includes the ZIP code (63552), telephone area code (816), county seat of Macon County (Macon), and school district assignment (Macon County 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 Macon is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.