Russellville Missouri Map

About Russellville, Missouri

Russellville is a locality in Cole County, Missouri, United States. It is a small community with a population of 833. The population density is 387.7 people per km². Russellville is located at 38.5117°N, 92.4402°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 65074.

Russellville sits on the rolling hills of central Missouri, a place where the land itself seems to sigh with contentment. It lies 15.1 miles west-south-west of Jefferson City, MO (from Jefferson City, MO: bearing 253°T), and is situated 8.0 miles south-west of St. Martins. The terrain here is characterized by gentle slopes that give way to wider, more open valleys, a landscape sculpted not by dramatic peaks but by the patient erosion of countless seasons. Oak and hickory trees, their branches reaching skyward like gnarled fingers, dominate the wooded areas, their leaves rustling with a sound that is as familiar as breathing. In the warmer months, the air carries the faint, sweet scent of wildflowers and the earthy perfume of damp soil, especially after a summer rain. The sky above Russellville often stretches vast and blue, punctuated by the slow drift of clouds, offering a sense of expansive quietude. The history of Russellville is tied to the rich agricultural heritage of Cole County, a tradition that still echoes in the land. For generations, this area has been a place where families worked the soil, coaxing sustenance from the fertile ground. While the days of extensive farming may have shifted, the spirit of self-sufficiency and connection to the land persists. The local economy, while diversified, still finds its roots in the surrounding countryside, with small businesses and agricultural support playing a vital role. One might notice the sturdy, practical architecture of the older buildings, reflecting a no-nonsense approach to life and a deep respect for enduring craftsmanship, a quiet testament to the people who built Russellville.

About This Russellville Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Russellville, 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 Russellville and Cole County.

Detailed location data for Russellville includes the ZIP code (63621), telephone area code (816, 573), county seat of Cole County (Jefferson City), and school district assignment (Cole 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 Russellville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.