About Cambridge
Cambridge is a tiny community in central Iowa counting 844 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Cambridge is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.34 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 630 residents per square mile.
📰 Cambridge News Today
- See NASCAR's Carson Ware visit Ember Recovery center in Story County The Ames Tribune · Aug 7
- Licensable picture: NASCAR driver Carson Ware tours Ember Recovery, an addiction treatment center, on Aug. 7, 2026, in Cambridge, Iowa. reutersconnect.com · Aug 7
- Why campaign appearance was emotional for Iowa candidate WOWT · Jul 25
- Muhlbauer defends Sand campaign’s marijuana plan at kids’ recovery facility Iowa Capital Dispatch · Jul 23
- Janet Mae Thorson Obituary (2026) - Cambridge, IA - Rasmusson-Ryan Funeral Home & Crematory - Nevada Legacy obituary · Aug 10
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Cambridge Unique
- One of 14 places in the US named Cambridge — but the Iowa one has a character all its own.
- Part of the fabric of Iowa — one of 1,026 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Chickens · Attraction
- Ducks · Attraction
- Goat Pen · Attraction
- Turkey Pen · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Cambridge
- Askew Bridge/Cambridge Pond reviews ★
- Cambridge City Park reviews ★
- Heart of Iowa Nature Trail reviews ★
- Skunk River Flats WMA · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Cambridge
- Ballard East Elementary
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)844
Rank in state#322 of 940
Land area1.34 sq mi
Density630/sq mi
Coordinates41.9017, -93.5366