About Dunlap
Set in the western part of Iowa, Dunlap is a small town, home to 1,030 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Dunlap is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.25 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 824 residents per square mile.
📰 Dunlap News Today
- Catherine Bissen Obituary (2026) - Dunlap, IA - Fouts Funeral Home - Dunlap Legacy obituary · Aug 9
- Cyrila Roberts Obituary Jun 11, 2026 Fouts Funeral Home · Jun 11
- Joan Littleton Obituary July 28, 2026 huebnerfuneralhome.com · Jul 28
- Gallery: Iowa communities hit by storms, with Dunlap experiencing heavy hail damage KTIV · Apr 15
- VIEWER VIDEO: Hail in Dunlap, Iowa WOWT · Apr 23
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Dunlap Unique
- One of 6 places in the US named Dunlap — but the Iowa one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in western 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.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Dougal House · Attraction
- Dunham Barn · Attraction
- McClean Museum · Attraction
- The Booster Buck · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Dunlap
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Dunlap
- Boyer Valley Middle/High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,030
Rank in state#271 of 940
Land area1.25 sq mi
Density824/sq mi
Coordinates41.8520, -95.6019