Explore Perryville, Missouri, with this interactive street and satellite map.
| City | Perryville |
| State | Missouri (MO) |
| County | Perry County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 37.72633 |
| Longitude | -89.876493 |
| Population | 8,555 |
| Density | 405.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 63775 |
| Area Code | 816 |
| County Seat | Perryville |
| School District | Perry County 32 School District |
Perryville holds a quiet prominence within the landscape of southeastern Missouri, where the earth rises into gentle swells and broad, productive fields. It lies 25.9 miles north-northwest of Jackson, MO (from Jackson, MO: bearing 336°T), and is situated 13.3 miles south of Chester. The terrain surrounding Perryville is defined by a modest, undulating topography that eventually yields to the prominence of Barbier Ridge on the horizon. Residents often walk the grounds of City Park, a green expanse that serves as a central gathering point for the local community. Nearby, the waters of Dry Run Branch trace a slow path through the countryside, while the stillness of Legion Lake provides a reflective surface for the changing Missouri sky. To the west, the subtle depressions of Cody Hollow carve depth into the woodland, grounding the region in a landscape of quiet, earthen endurance.
Settlers arrived in Perryville with a sturdy ambition, bringing German and central European traditions that remain evident in the architecture and the deliberate pace of daily life. The local economy has long relied on a blend of industrious manufacturing and the steady, seasonal rhythm of regional agriculture. Families here have built a foundation upon the output of specialized factories and the cultivation of the fertile soil that stretches across the plains. Economic vitality is sustained by a workforce that values precision and a practical approach to the demands of modern commerce. Through the decades, the people of Perryville have maintained a character defined by plain-spoken integrity and a commitment to the stability of their shared home.
Cultural life in Perryville is marked by a deep respect for heritage, visible in the preservation of historic buildings that anchor the downtown center. The community gathers for festivals that celebrate the harvest and the seasonal transitions, keeping traditions alive through shared meals and public gatherings. While the town remains modest in its reach, it has fostered individuals of note, such as the accomplished musician and songwriter Chris Daughtry, who spent formative years in the region. Visitors often find that the true character of Perryville is revealed in the way the morning light catches the brickwork of older buildings or the way neighbors acknowledge one another on the street. This environment offers a grounded perspective, where the focus remains on the strength of local connections and the quiet beauty of a life lived in harmony with the land.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Perryville, Missouri. Coordinates: 37.72633, -89.876493. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Perryville includes the ZIP code (63775), telephone area code (816), county seat of Perry County (Perryville), and school district assignment (Perry County 32 School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |