About Danville
Danville is a tiny community in southeastern Iowa, home to 910 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Danville holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.75 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,213 residents per square mile.
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What Makes Danville Unique
- One of 16 places in the US named Danville — but the Iowa one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southeastern 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.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Danville
- Water's Roadside Park reviews ★
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🏫 Schools in Danville
- Danville Elementary School
- Danville Junior-Senior High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)910
Rank in state#303 of 940
Land area0.75 sq mi
Density1,213/sq mi
Coordinates40.8599, -91.3145