Duncombe, Iowa
City · Population 374 · #510 in Iowa
About Duncombe
Duncombe, IA is a tiny community located in central Iowa with an estimated population of 374.
Duncombe holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.96 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 191 residents per square mile.
📰 Duncombe News Today
- Roger Hanson Obituary Mar 9, 2026 Laufersweiler Funeral Home & Cremation Services · Mar 9
- William "Bill" Levi Darby Obituary Feb 15, 2026 Historic Bruce Funeral Home · Feb 15
- Steve Daniels Obituary (2026) - Webster City, IA - Foster Funeral and Cremation Center - Webster City Legacy obituary · May 17
- 'We got to do something': Iowa's push to preserve agricultural landmarks KCCI · Nov 26
- Duncombe church closes after 135 years radioiowa.com · Sep 15
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What Makes Duncombe Unique
- The only place in America named Duncombe — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- 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 9 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)374
Rank in state#510 of 940
Land area1.96 sq mi
Density191/sq mi
Coordinates42.4698, -93.9968