Elk Horn, Iowa
City · Population 631 · #395 in Iowa
About Elk Horn
Set in the western part of Iowa, Elk Horn is a tiny community with an estimated population of 631.
Officially, Elk Horn is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.73 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 864 residents per square mile.
📰 Elk Horn News Today
- Gov. Reynolds visits Elk Horn to promote Iowa’s outdoor attractions KCCI · Jun 29
- Giant troll sculpture by renowned artist brings visitors from across the country to tiny Elk Horn, Iowa KMTV 3 News Now Omaha · Apr 29
- A tiny Danish American town loyal to Trump is baffled by his threats to take Greenland NBC News · Jan 23
- Danish Artist Thomas Dambo Unveils 20-Foot Troll Near Elk Horn westerniowatoday.com · Apr 23
- A 20-foot-tall troll under construction at Elk Horn Danish museum Radio Iowa · Apr 13
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Elk Horn Unique
- The only place in America named Elk Horn — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- 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
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Danish Windmill Museum and Welcome Center · Museum
- Museum of Danish America · Museum
- Bedstemor's House · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Elk Horn
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Elk Horn
- ExiraElk Horn-Kimballton High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)631
Rank in state#395 of 940
Land area0.73 sq mi
Density864/sq mi
Coordinates41.5931, -95.0613