About Adel
Set in the central part of Iowa, Adel is a close-knit town, home to 6,763 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Adel is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 5.39 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,255 residents per square mile.
📰 Adel News Today
- Closure of U.S. 169 at U.S. 6 in Adel Begins July 7 Iowa Department of Transportation (.gov) · Jun 26
- Ceiling tiles fall at Adel Acres nursing home in Adel, no injuries reported KCCI · Aug 9
- Norman Dean Wilson, 71, of Adel Raccoon Valley Radio · Aug 17
- Charles "Chuck" W. Lewis Obituary (2026) - Adel, IA - Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory - Adel Chapel Legacy obituary · Aug 14
- Erma Marie Allgood Obituary August 12, 2026 Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory · Aug 12
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Adel Unique
- Part of the fabric of Iowa — one of 1,026 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 6,763.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Adel
- Scooter's Coffee — coffee shop (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Adel Historical Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Adel
- Adel Little League Ballfields reviews ★
- Aquatic Center Park reviews ★
- Bailey's Grove Park reviews ★
- Brickyard Park reviews ★
- Evans Park reviews ★
- Island Park reviews ★
- Kinnick-Feller Riverside Park reviews ★
- Pedal Plaza reviews ★
- Silver-Smith Woods Fee · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Southbridge Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Adel
- ADM Middle School
- ADM Senior High School
- Adel Elementary School
- Meadow View Elementary
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)6,763
Rank in state#61 of 940
Land area5.39 sq mi
Density1,255/sq mi
Coordinates41.6094, -94.0127