Sarcoxie Missouri Map

About Sarcoxie, Missouri

Sarcoxie is a locality in Jasper County, Missouri, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,574. The population density is 356.3 people per km². Sarcoxie is located at 37.0692°N, 94.1166°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 64862.

Sarcoxie rests in a landscape where the earth gently rolls, a verdant expanse under a sky that often stretches wide and blue, sometimes tinged with the bruised purples of an approaching storm. It lies 21.9 miles east of Joplin, MO (from Joplin, MO: bearing 93°T), and is situated 13.0 miles south-east of Carthage. The terrain here is a subtle interplay of shallow valleys and low ridges, the land not dramatic in its contours but possessing a quiet, enduring beauty. Ancient oaks and maples, their branches reaching like gnarled fingers, stand sentinel over fields of corn and soybean, their stalks rustling secrets on the breeze. The air, especially in the early mornings, carries a clean, damp scent, the promise of dew-kissed earth and the slow awakening of the day. This is a place where the horizon feels close enough to touch, yet vast enough to hold infinite possibility. The story of Sarcoxie is deeply entwined with the rich minerals that lie beneath its soil, a legacy of the mining that once pulsed through its veins, leaving behind a subtle mark on the character of the place. Though the pickaxes have long since fallen silent, the echoes of that industry, of hard work and resilience, still resonate. The local economy now finds its rhythm in agriculture, the fertile land yielding its bounty, and in the steady hum of small businesses that serve the needs of the residents. A distinct, almost palpable sense of neighborly connection permeates Sarcoxie; life moves at a pace that allows for conversation on front porches and a shared appreciation for the simple rituals of community. It's a place where history is not just remembered, but felt, a living continuity in the present day.

About This Sarcoxie Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Sarcoxie, Missouri — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.069227, -94.116604. 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 Sarcoxie and Jasper County.

Detailed location data for Sarcoxie includes the ZIP code (64862), telephone area code (816), county seat of Jasper County (Carthage), and school district assignment (Sarcoxie R-II 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 Sarcoxie is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.