About Guernsey
Guernsey, IA is a tiny community located in eastern Iowa with an estimated population of 59.
Officially, Guernsey is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.56 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 105 residents per square mile.
📰 Guernsey News Today
- Marvin Eugene Hicks Obituary (2026) - Guernsey, IA - Smith Funeral Home and Crematory - Brooklyn Legacy obituary · Aug 15
- Paul Henry WIEDOW The Press Democrat · Aug 14
- Professor Alison K. Guernsey appointed to Academic Advisory Board for U.S. Supreme Court Fellows Program - The University of Iowa The University of Iowa - College of Law · Dec 8
- Wilma Johnson Obituary Apr 25, 2026 Murdoch Funeral Homes & Cremation Service · Apr 25
- Karla (Aird) Breed Obituary Dec 21, 2025 Mitchell Family Funeral Home · Dec 21
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Guernsey Unique
- With 59 residents, it's one of America's smallest incorporated communities — everybody really does know everybody.
- Positioned in eastern 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 8 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Guernsey
- Denny's — american
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Guernsey
- Lincoln Wildlife Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)59
Rank in state#886 of 940
Land area0.56 sq mi
Density105/sq mi
Coordinates41.6506, -92.3460