Stark City Missouri Map

About Stark City, Missouri

Stark City is a locality in Newton County, Missouri, United States. It is a small community with a population of 133. The population density is 205.1 people per km². Stark City is located at 36.8623°N, 94.1858°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 64866.

Stark City rests in a rolling expanse of earth where the Ozark foothills begin their gentle rise from the prairie. It lies 23.7 miles south-east of Joplin, MO (from Joplin, MO: bearing 130°T), and is situated 5.5 miles south-east of Granby. The landscape here is a quiet blend of cultivated fields and the tenacious scrub of oak and hickory, their branches often bare against the vast, indifferent sky. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-cloudy Missouri heavens, falls in broad, pale swathes, illuminating the rich, red-brown soil that promises sustenance. The air itself carries a damp, earthy scent, especially after a rain, a fragrance that speaks of deep roots and the slow, persistent work of nature. The history of Stark City is deeply intertwined with the land's bounty and the hard work of those who sought to extract it. For generations, this region has been shaped by agriculture, with farms dotting the terrain, their crops a testament to the fertility of the soil. While not a primary mining hub like some neighboring areas, the legacy of resource extraction, particularly coal and lead in the broader county, has left its mark, influencing the economic currents that have flowed through Stark City. The local economy, though modest, remains anchored in the enduring spirit of its people, a quiet resilience forged in the face of changing times and the ever-present rhythm of the seasons.

About This Stark City Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Stark City, Missouri — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.862289, -94.185769. 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 Stark City and Newton County.

Detailed location data for Stark City includes the ZIP code (64866), telephone area code (816), county seat of Newton County (Neosho), and school district assignment (East Newton County 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 Stark City is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.