✅ Iowa County Map
Iowa, located in the heart of the American Midwest, is known for its fertile farmlands, rich history, and welcoming communities. The state is divided into 99 counties, each with its own unique character, county seat, and historical significance. Below is a detailed table of all Iowa counties, including their county seats, year established, area, and major cities or towns.
| County | County Seat | Established | Area (sq mi) | Major Cities and Towns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adair | Greenfield | 1851 | 570 | Greenfield, Stuart |
| Adams | Corning | 1851 | 424 | Corning, Nodaway |
| Allamakee | Waukon | 1847 | 659 | Waukon, Lansing |
| Appanoose | Centerville | 1843 | 516 | Centerville, Moravia |
| Audubon | Audubon | 1851 | 443 | Audubon, Exira |
| Benton | Vinton | 1843 | 718 | Vinton, Belle Plaine |
| Black Hawk | Waterloo | 1843 | 573 | Waterloo, Cedar Falls |
| Boone | Boone | 1846 | 572 | Boone, Madrid |
| Bremer | Waverly | 1851 | 439 | Waverly, Sumner |
| Buchanan | Independence | 1837 | 571 | Independence, Jesup |
| Buena Vista | Storm Lake | 1851 | 580 | Storm Lake, Alta |
| Butler | Allison | 1851 | 580 | Allison, Clarksville |
| Calhoun | Rockwell City | 1851 | 570 | Rockwell City, Manson |
| Carroll | Carroll | 1851 | 570 | Carroll, Glidden |
| Cass | Atlantic | 1851 | 564 | Atlantic, Griswold |
| Cedar | Tipton | 1837 | 580 | Tipton, Clarence |
| Cerro Gordo | Mason City | 1851 | 572 | Mason City, Clear Lake |
| Cherokee | Cherokee | 1851 | 577 | Cherokee, Aurelia |
| Chickasaw | New Hampton | 1851 | 506 | New Hampton, Nashua |
| Clarke | Osceola | 1846 | 432 | Osceola, Woodburn |
| Clay | Spencer | 1851 | 572 | Spencer, Peterson |
| Clayton | Elkader | 1837 | 793 | Elkader, Guttenberg |
| Clinton | Clinton | 1837 | 709 | Clinton, Camanche |
| Crawford | Denison | 1851 | 715 | Denison, Vail |
| Dallas | Perry | 1846 | 592 | Perry, Adel |
| Davis | Bloomfield | 1843 | 505 | Bloomfield, Drakesville |
| Decatur | Leon | 1846 | 533 | Leon, Lamoni |
| Delaware | Manchester | 1837 | 579 | Manchester, Delaware |
| Des Moines | Bloomfield | 1846 | 583 | Bloomfield, Drakesville |
| Dickinson | Spirit Lake | 1857 | 404 | Spirit Lake, Arnolds Park |
| Dubuque | Dubuque | 1834 | 617 | Dubuque, Epworth |
| Emmet | Estherville | 1851 | 403 | Estherville, Wallingford |
| Fayette | West Union | 1837 | 731 | West Union, Oelwein |
| Floyd | Charles City | 1851 | 502 | Charles City, Marble Rock |
| Franklin | Hampton | 1851 | 583 | Hampton, Latimer |
| Fremont | Shenandoah | 1847 | 517 | Shenandoah, Hamburg |
| Greene | Jefferson | 1851 | 571 | Jefferson, Paton |
| Grundy | Grundy Center | 1851 | 502 | Grundy Center, Morrison |
| Guthrie | Guthrie Center | 1851 | 593 | Guthrie Center, Panora |
| Hamilton | Webster City | 1856 | 571 | Webster City, Jewell |
| Hancock | Garner | 1851 | 573 | Garner, Britt |
| Hardin | Eldora | 1851 | 570 | Eldora, Iowa Falls |
| Harrison | Logan | 1851 | 586 | Logan, Missouri Valley |
| Henry | Mount Pleasant | 1836 | 437 | Mount Pleasant, New London |
| Howard | Chickasaw | 1851 | 569 | Chickasaw, Cresco |
| Humboldt | Humboldt | 1857 | 402 | Humboldt, Dakota City |
| Ida | Ida Grove | 1851 | 432 | Ida Grove, Battle Creek |
| Iowa | Marengo | 1843 | 584 | Marengo, Tiffin |
| Jackson | Maquoketa | 1837 | 650 | Maquoketa, Preston |
| Jasper | Newton | 1846 | 733 | Newton, Colfax |
| Jefferson | Fairfield | 1839 | 434 | Fairfield, Lockridge |
| Johnson | Iowa City | 1837 | 611 | Iowa City, Coralville |
| Jones | Anamosa | 1837 | 577 | Anamosa, Monticello |
| Kossuth | Algona | 1851 | 974 | Algona, Bancroft |
| Lee | Fort Madison | 1836 | 539 | Fort Madison, Keokuk |
| Linn | Cedar Rapids | 1839 | 784 | Cedar Rapids, Marion |
| Louisa | Wapello | 1836 | 418 | Wapello, Columbus Junction |
| Lucas | Chariton | 1846 | 432 | Chariton, Russell |
| Lyon | Rock Rapids | 1851 | 587 | Rock Rapids, Inwood |
| Madison | Winterset | 1846 | 562 | Winterset, St. Charles |
| Mahaska | Oskaloosa | 1843 | 573 | Oskaloosa, Pella |
| Marion | Knoxville | 1845 | 571 | Knoxville, Pella |
| Marshall | Marshalltown | 1846 | 573 | Marshalltown, Albion |
| Mills | Glenwood | 1851 | 441 | Glenwood, Malvern |
| Mitchell | Osage | 1851 | 474 | Osage, St. Ansgar |
| Monona | Onawa | 1851 | 699 | Onawa, Mapleton |
| Monroe | Albion | 1843 | 434 | Albion, Lovilia |
| Montgomery | Red Oak | 1851 | 426 | Red Oak, Stanton |
| Muscatine | Muscatine | 1836 | 449 | Muscatine, West Liberty |
| O’Brien | Primghar | 1851 | 573 | Primghar, Sheldon |
| Osceola | Sibley | 1871 | 399 | Sibley, Ocheyedan |
| Page | Clarinda | 1847 | 535 | Clarinda, Shenandoah |
| Palo Alto | Emmetsburg | 1851 | 569 | Emmetsburg, Ruthven |
| Plymouth | Le Mars | 1851 | 864 | Le Mars, Hinton |
| Pocahontas | Pocahontas | 1851 | 573 | Pocahontas, Rolfe |
| Polk | Des Moines | 1846 | 592 | Des Moines, Ankeny, West Des Moines |
| Pottawattamie | Council Bluffs | 1848 | 868 | Council Bluffs, Avoca |
| Poweshiek | Montezuma | 1843 | 586 | Grinnell, Montezuma |
| Ringgold | Mount Ayr | 1847 | 539 | Mount Ayr, Diagonal |
| Sac | Sac City | 1851 | 578 | Sac City, Lake View |
| Scott | Davenport | 1837 | 468 | Davenport, Bettendorf |
| Shelby | Harlan | 1851 | 592 | Harlan, Earling |
| Sioux | Orange City | 1851 | 769 | Orange City, Hull |
| Story | Ames | 1846 | 574 | Ames, Nevada |
| Tama | Toledo | 1843 | 722 | Toledo, Tama |
| Taylor | Bedford | 1847 | 535 | Bedford, Gravity |
| Union | Creston | 1847 | 573 | Creston, Lorimor |
| Van Buren | Keosauqua | 1836 | 491 | Keosauqua, Bonaparte |
| Wapello | Ottumwa | 1843 | 434 | Ottumwa, Chillicothe |
| Warren | Indianola | 1846 | 569 | Indianola, Norwalk |
| Washington | Washington | 1838 | 571 | Washington, Riverside |
| Wayne | Centerville | 1846 | 526 | Centerville, Corydon |
| Webster | Fort Dodge | 1851 | 574 | Fort Dodge, Eagle Grove |
| Winnebago | Forest City | 1847 | 402 | Forest City, Lake Mills |
| Winneshiek | Decorah | 1847 | 682 | Decorah, Calmar |
| Woodbury | Sioux City | 1851 | 878 | Sioux City, Moville |
| Worth | Northwood | 1851 | 399 | Northwood, Fertile |
| Wright | Clarion | 1851 | 580 | Clarion, Eagle Grove |
🌽 Iowa’s Geography and Culture
Iowa is widely recognized as the agricultural heartland of the United States. With its rolling plains, fertile soils, and expansive cornfields, the state plays a vital role in food production worldwide. The Mississippi River forms its eastern border, while the Missouri and Big Sioux Rivers shape its western edge. The state’s charming towns and cities reflect a blend of Midwestern traditions and modern growth.
🏛️ History and Development
Each of Iowa’s counties carries a piece of the state’s rich history. Many counties were established during the mid-1800s as settlers moved westward. Historic county courthouses, preserved landmarks, and local festivals allow visitors to experience the pioneer heritage firsthand.
🚗 Travel and Attractions
- Des Moines: The capital city with vibrant business districts, historic architecture, and cultural attractions.
- Iowa City: Known for its literary heritage and home to the University of Iowa.
- Ames: A bustling college town featuring Iowa State University and cultural events.
- Dubuque: Scenic city along the Mississippi River offering historic charm and outdoor activities.
- Spirit Lake & Okoboji Lakes: Popular recreational areas in northwest Iowa with boating, fishing, and resorts.
✨ Why Visit Iowa?
From its friendly communities to its breathtaking landscapes, Iowa offers a uniquely authentic Midwestern experience. Whether exploring small towns, enjoying local festivals, touring historical sites, or sampling regional cuisine, visitors can enjoy a memorable and enriching journey across all 99 counties.