Laddonia Missouri Map

About Laddonia, Missouri

Laddonia is a locality in Audrain County, Missouri, United States. It is a small community with a population of 533. The population density is 324.2 people per km². Laddonia is located at 39.2425°N, 91.6454°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 63352.

Laddonia rests in the gentle expanse of northeastern Missouri, a landscape that whispers of the vast, fertile plains stretching north, yet hints at the more rugged Ozark hills that lie to its south. It lies 13.7 miles east-northeast of Mexico, MO (from Mexico, MO: bearing 68°T), and is situated 9.6 miles west-southwest of Vandalia. The land here is a quilt of cultivated fields, the soil a rich, dark loam that promises abundance, interspersed with stands of mature oak and maple trees that offer a dappled shade in the warmer months. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a faint, earthy scent, a blend of sun-baked soil and distant woodsmoke, and when the wind stirs, it rustles through the tall grasses with a sound like hushed conversation. The sky above Laddonia is often a broad canvas, painted with clouds that drift lazily, their undersides catching the light in shades of pearl and slate, a constant, quiet spectacle. The history of Laddonia is tied to the westward expansion and the agricultural spirit that has long defined this region of Missouri. It grew from a modest settlement, drawn by the promise of rich farmland, and its economy remains deeply rooted in the cultivation of corn, soybeans, and other grains. This agricultural backbone lends a sense of continuity to life in Laddonia, a steady, predictable rhythm that has weathered changing times. While no grand monuments mark its past, the weathered clapboard of older homes and the sturdy brick of the few businesses downtown speak of a resilient community, built by generations who understood the land and its capricious bounty. The simple, unvarnished character of its residents, a trait often observed in this part of the state, reflects a pragmatic approach to life, where hard work and neighborly consideration are the most valued currencies.

About This Laddonia Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Laddonia, Missouri — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.24254, -91.645438. 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 Laddonia and Audrain County.

Detailed location data for Laddonia includes the ZIP code (63352), telephone area code (314), county seat of Audrain County (Mexico), and school district assignment (Community 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 Laddonia is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.