Welcome to Valmeyer ...
The village of Valmeyer is located in Monroe County<1>.
The pronunciation of Valmeyer: VAL-meyer<2>
Valmeyer was established in 1909.
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Valmeyer has a population of 1,251 people<3> (see below for details).
The community of Valmeyer is 680 feet [207 m] above sea level.<4>.
Time Zone: Valmeyer lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
Valmeyer is located in the (618) area code.
The ZIP code for Valmeyer: 62295<5>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Valmeyer had an population of 1,251 people. This is a decrease of 0.95% since the 2010 Census (or an increase of 105.76% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Valmeyer had a population of 1,263 people. This makes Valmeyer the county's 3rd most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 1,263 people, the population of Valmeyer increased 107.73% from the 2000 Census (which had a count of 608 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Valmeyer.
Communities near Valmeyer ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Valmeyer.
- Kirkwood
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kirkwood
- Kirkwood is located in Saint Louis County (MO)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 27,866 people
- Webster Groves
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Webster Groves have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Webster Groves
- Webster Groves is located in Saint Louis County (MO)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 22,896 people
- Arnold
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Arnold have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arnold
- Arnold is located in Jefferson County (MO)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 21,145 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Arnold <7>
- Cahokia
(18 miles [29 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cahokia
- Cahokia is located in Saint Clair County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 13,742 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cahokia <7>
- Festus
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Festus
- Festus is located in Jefferson County (MO)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 12,114 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Festus <7>
- Crestwood
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the north) - Columbia
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Columbia have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Columbia
- Columbia is located in Monroe County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 10,627 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Columbia <7>
- Waterloo
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Waterloo have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waterloo
- Waterloo is located in Monroe County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 10,536 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Waterloo <7>
- Sunset Hills
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunset Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset Hills
- Sunset Hills is located in Saint Louis County (MO)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 8,448 people
- De Soto
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for De Soto
- De Soto is located in Jefferson County (MO)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 6,340 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for De Soto <7>
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Valmeyer. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Valmeyer.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Valmeyer. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Valmeyer.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Valmeyer. See our Newspapers Page for Valmeyer.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Valmeyer ...
Looking for more information about Valmeyer? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Valmeyer, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Valmeyer.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Valmeyer. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of Illinois: https://illinois.gov
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Illinois' counties, including Monroe, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The pronunciation we've provided is our attempt to give a phonetic pronunciation for Valmeyer. While it might not be exactly right, hopefully it will be close. If we have it wrong or there's a better way to pronounce the name, please contact us through our Feedback Page. |
| <3> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Valmeyer. |
| <4> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Valmeyer - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <5> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a village (such as Valmeyer). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Valmeyer or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <6> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <7> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |