Waco Missouri Map

About Waco, Missouri

Waco is a locality in Jasper County, Missouri, United States. It is a small community with a population of 154. The population density is 42.1 people per km². Waco is located at 37.2470°N, 94.5994°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 64832.

Waco, Missouri, unfolds across a landscape of gentle, rolling hills, where the rich, dark earth speaks of fertile promise under a sky that often stretches in wide, unbroken expanses. It lies 12.2 miles north-north-west of Joplin, MO (from Joplin, MO: bearing 337°T), and is situated 5.2 miles north-north-west of Carl Junction. The air here carries the scent of ripening crops and the distant hum of agricultural machinery, a constant reminder of the land's enduring bounty. Farmsteads, painted in hues of barn red and weathered white, dot the horizon, their silos reaching like stoic sentinels towards the clouds. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, casts long, warm shadows that soften the edges of fields and the quiet streets of Waco, imbuing the everyday with a hushed, golden beauty. The very character of Waco is steeped in the legacy of its agricultural roots, a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pulse of life and the local economy remains firmly anchored in the cultivation of the land. Generations have worked this soil, their efforts contributing to the region's reputation for producing quality grains and livestock. While modern conveniences have arrived, a certain unhurried pace persists, a testament to a community that values connection and the enduring strength of shared history. The small businesses that line the main thoroughfare, with their welcoming awnings and familiar faces, are more than just places of commerce; they are vital threads in the woven fabric of Waco's enduring identity.

About This Waco Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Waco, Missouri — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.247001, -94.599398. 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 Waco and Jasper County.

Detailed location data for Waco includes the ZIP code (64832), telephone area code (816), county seat of Jasper County (Carthage), and school district assignment (Carl Junction 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 Waco is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.