About Dana
Set in the central part of Iowa, Dana is a tiny community, home to 34 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Dana is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.28 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 121 residents per square mile.
📰 Dana News Today
- Local 5's Dana Searles and Chris Kuball make new furry friend at Animal Learning Center weareiowa.com · Aug 17
- Top Returning Iowa High School Volleyball Players For 2026 Sports Illustrated · Aug 17
- Dana May Francine Padron Obituary Feb 14, 2026 Meyer Brothers Funeral Homes · Feb 16
- Dana Ray McGee Obituary January 15, 2026 Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory · Jan 15
- Southeast Iowa man convicted of murder, sentencing set for July KTVO · May 29
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What Makes Dana Unique
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.28 sq mi.
- With 34 residents, it's one of America's smallest incorporated communities — everybody really does know everybody.
- 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 7 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)34
Rank in state#919 of 940
Land area0.28 sq mi
Density121/sq mi
Coordinates42.1072, -94.2383