About Allison
Set in the northern part of Iowa, Allison is a tiny community with an estimated population of 937.
Officially, Allison is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.93 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 320 residents per square mile.
📰 Allison News Today
- Allison Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 25
- Heartland Co-op acquires Legacy Propane lpgasmagazine.com · Jun 1
- Darwin Henry Wubbena Obituary (1937 - 2026) - Allison, IA - KIMT Legacy obituary · Jul 17
- John Cordes Obituary The Ames Tribune · Mar 30
- Four detained by ICE in Iowa after Congress approves $70 billion for immigration enforcement KCRG · Jul 2
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Allison Unique
- Positioned in northern Iowa, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Iowa — one of 1,026 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🏫 Schools in Allison
- North Butler Elementary
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)937
Rank in state#296 of 940
Land area2.93 sq mi
Density320/sq mi
Coordinates42.7520, -92.7957