About Arthur
Arthur, IA is a tiny community located in western Iowa, home to 218 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Arthur is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.15 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,453 residents per square mile.
📰 Arthur News Today
- Lou Goedhart Obituary July 8, 2026 huebnerfuneralhome.com · Jul 8
- Dr. Larry Arthur Wogahn Obituary Jul 24, 2026 Murdoch Funeral Homes & Cremation Service · Jul 24
- Bayless Tabbed Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar Iowa Hawkeyes Athletics · May 14
- Arthur Flier Obituary May 10, 2026 Jurrens Funeral Homes · May 10
- Tribute Wall | Arthur Lemley Thomas Funeral Homes · Apr 7
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What Makes Arthur Unique
- One of 5 places in the US named Arthur — but the Iowa one has a character all its own.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.15 sq mi.
- Positioned in western Iowa, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)218
Rank in state#645 of 940
Land area0.15 sq mi
Density1,453/sq mi
Coordinates42.3353, -95.3469