About Clarion
Clarion, IA is a small town located in northern Iowa with an estimated population of 2,751.
Officially, Clarion is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 3.36 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 819 residents per square mile.
📰 Clarion News Today
- Update: Iowa 3 Between Clarion and Goldfield Will Now Close July 20 for Bridge Replacement Project Iowa Department of Transportation (.gov) · Jul 2
- After entering the country 10 years ago at age 11, Iowa man is detained by ICE Iowa Capital Dispatch · Jul 14
- Larry D. Olson Obituary (2026) - Clarion, IA - Ewing Funeral Home & Monument Company - Clarion Legacy obituary · Jun 21
- James Robert Marshall Obituary Mar 1, 2026 Wood Funeral Home & Crematory · Mar 1
- 2026 KQRadio Volleyball Preview: Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Cowgirls KQRadio · Aug 11
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Clarion 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
- 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.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Clarion
- Snack Village — regional
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- 4-H Schoolhouse Museum · Museum
- Heartland Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Clarion
- Benson Park reviews ★
- Clarion City Park reviews ★
- East Park reviews ★
- Elm Lake Access · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Elm Lake Waterfowl Production Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Elm Lake Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Gazebo Park reviews ★
- Hanson Park reviews ★
- Lake Cornelia Park reviews ★
- Prairie Smoke Wildlife Area - West Unit · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Clarion
- Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School
- Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School
- Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Middle School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Iowa Specialty Hospital - Clarion · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Mayor🏛️ Rodney Heiden
Population (2024)2,751
Rank in state#132 of 940
Land area3.36 sq mi
Density819/sq mi
Coordinates42.7320, -93.7298