Monett Missouri Map

About Monett, Missouri

Monett is a locality in Barry County, Missouri, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,873. The population density is 427.7 people per km². Monett is located at 36.9220°N, 93.9261°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 65708.

Monett rests in a landscape where the Ozark foothills begin to soften their edges, a place of rolling terrain that hints at steeper, wilder country to the east. It lies 34.3 miles east-south-east of Joplin, MO (from Joplin, MO: bearing 109°T), and is situated 4.4 miles east-south-east of Pierce City. The fields here, often a vibrant green in the spring or a sun-bleached gold in late summer, stretch out under a sky that seems to hold a particular clarity, especially in the quiet hours before dawn. The air, particularly after a summer rain, carries the scent of damp earth and the distant hum of cicadas, a sound that becomes the very pulse of the season. Mature oak and hickory trees, their branches reaching wide, punctuate the horizon, providing shade and a sense of enduring presence to the agricultural heart of this corner of Barry County. The story of Monett is deeply entwined with the arrival of the railroad, a force that shaped its growth and cemented its identity as a vital hub. This connection to the iron horse is still felt, a quiet echo of the bustling days when trains were the lifeline of commerce and connection. The local economy, once heavily reliant on agriculture, particularly dairy farming and poultry, has diversified, with manufacturing and a growing service sector now playing significant roles. One might notice the distinctive white buildings of the chicken processing plants, a tangible reminder of this enduring industry. Yet, even with its progress, Monett retains a character that speaks of its roots, a place where the pace of life allows for a neighborly nod and the enduring beauty of the Missouri countryside is never far from view.

About This Monett Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Monett, Missouri — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.922, -93.926066. 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 Monett and Barry County.

Detailed location data for Monett includes the ZIP code (65708), telephone area code (417), county seat of Barry County (Cassville), and school district assignment (Monett 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 Monett is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.