Coggon, Iowa
City · Population 691 · #378 in Iowa
About Coggon
Coggon, IA is a tiny community located in eastern Iowa counting 691 people who proudly call it home.
Coggon holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.71 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 973 residents per square mile.
📰 Coggon News Today
- Boil advisory in place for City of Coggon KCRG · Aug 16
- Severe storms damage farms across northern Linn County cbs2iowa.com · Aug 8
- Coggon mayor issues precautionary boil order KWWL · Aug 15
- Marilyn J. Dighton Obituary May 7, 2026 murdochfuneralhome.com · May 7
- Obituary for Shelby "Gus" Ray Cason stithfamilyfunerals.com · Apr 30
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What Makes Coggon Unique
- The only place in America named Coggon — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in eastern 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
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Coggon
- Main St Market
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)691
Rank in state#378 of 940
Land area0.71 sq mi
Density973/sq mi
Coordinates42.2778, -91.5299