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Dunkerton, Iowa

City · Population 840 · #323 in Iowa
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Dunkerton, Iowa

Dunkerton is a city in Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States. The population was 842 at the time of the 2020 census.

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About Dunkerton

Dunkerton, IA is a tiny community located in northeastern Iowa with an estimated population of 840.

Officially, Dunkerton is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.2 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 700 residents per square mile.

📰 Dunkerton News Today

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Dunkerton Unique

  • The only place in America named Dunkerton — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
  • Positioned in northeastern 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

  • A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
  • Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Dunkerton

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Dunkerton

  • Dunkerton Elementary
  • Dunkerton High School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)840
Rank in state#323 of 940
Land area1.2 sq mi
Density700/sq mi
Coordinates42.5685, -92.1600

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🏘️ Nearby Communities

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