Sikeston Missouri Map

About Sikeston, Missouri

Sikeston is a locality in Scott County, Missouri, United States. It has a population of 16,320. The population density is 350.0 people per km². Sikeston is located at 36.8767°N, 89.5879°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 63801.

Sikeston emerges from the flat, fertile expanse of southeastern Missouri, a place where the horizon stretches vast and unbroken, punctuated only by the stoic silhouettes of grain elevators against the wide, often luminous sky. It lies 29.9 miles south of Cape Girardeau, MO (from Cape Girardeau, MO: bearing 187°T), and is situated 2.9 miles west-south-west of Miner. The land here is a testament to the patient work of water and wind, a sprawling canvas of rich alluvial soil that cradles agricultural life. Evenings often bring a soft, diffused light, the sun sinking with a gentle, lingering glow that washes over the fields of corn and soybeans, lending a quiet beauty to the seemingly endless plains. The air, especially after a rain, carries the clean, earthy scent of damp soil and growing things, a constant reminder of the agrarian heart that beats at the core of Sikeston. This agricultural foundation has shaped Sikeston’s identity, its economy inextricably linked to the bounty of the surrounding land, particularly its role as a hub for cotton and soybean production for generations. The town's history is one of pioneering spirit, of taming the often-challenging terrain to cultivate prosperity. A notable landmark, the Sikeston Depot Museum, housed in a former railroad depot, whispers tales of the past, of the vital role the railways once played in transporting the region’s agricultural wealth to wider markets. The annual Sikeston Rodeo, a significant event in the local calendar, speaks to a deep-seated connection to the rural traditions that continue to inform the cultural character of Sikeston, a place where the rhythm of the seasons still dictates much of the local pace of life.

About This Sikeston Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Sikeston, Missouri — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.876719, -89.587858. 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 Sikeston and Scott County.

Detailed location data for Sikeston includes the ZIP code (63801), telephone area code (816), county seat of Scott County (Benton), and school district assignment (Sikeston R-VI 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 Sikeston is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.