About Ferguson
Ferguson is a tiny community in central Iowa counting 98 people who proudly call it home.
Ferguson holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.26 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 377 residents per square mile.
📰 Ferguson News Today
- John Ferguson Obituary (1957 - 2026) - Council Bluffs, IA - The Daily Nonpareil Legacy obituary · Aug 17
- Cubs roster move: Braxton Garrett added, Tyler Ferguson optioned Bleed Cubbie Blue · Aug 6
- Thomas Ferguson Cedar Memorial · Jan 22
- Cleo Corinne Ferguson Obituary Feb 17, 2026 Fry Funeral Home & Cremation Services · Feb 17
- Ethel E. Lurvey Obituary Feb 19, 2026 Mitchell Family Funeral Home · Feb 19
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Ferguson Unique
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.26 sq mi.
- With 98 residents, it's one of America's smallest incorporated communities — everybody really does know everybody.
- 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.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Bison Corral · Zoo
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Ferguson
- Green Castle Recreation Area reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)98
Rank in state#825 of 940
Land area0.26 sq mi
Density377/sq mi
Coordinates41.9386, -92.8629