Calmar, Iowa
City · Population 1,100 · #258 in Iowa
About Calmar
Calmar is a small town in northeastern Iowa, home to 1,100 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Calmar is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.12 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 982 residents per square mile.
📰 Calmar News Today
- Jeremy Weiss Obituary Mar 16, 2026 Helms Funeral Home · Mar 16
- Calmar Fire and Rescue firefighter passes away KTTC | Rochester, MN · Mar 17
- South Winneshiek High School (Calmar, IA) Volleyball MaxPreps · Aug 13
- Roger Winter Obituary (2026) - Calmar, IA Legacy obituary · Jun 14
- NICC farm event connects Iowa families to local food KIMT · Jun 17
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What Makes Calmar Unique
- The only place in America named Calmar — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northeastern 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 6 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Calmar
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Calmar
- South Winneshiek High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Mayor🏛️ Keith Frana
Population (2024)1,100
Rank in state#258 of 940
Land area1.12 sq mi
Density982/sq mi
Coordinates43.1811, -91.8680