About Hamburg
Hamburg, IA is a tiny community located in southwestern Iowa counting 863 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Hamburg is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.5 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 575 residents per square mile.
📰 Hamburg News Today
- Chester Mattice Obituary (1936 - 2026) - Hamburg, IA - The Hamburg Reporter Legacy obituary · Aug 17
- Obituary for Charles "Charlie" R. Zanker Gude Mortuary · Feb 22
- Jennifer Michelle Umbarger Obituary Nov 20, 2025 penwellgabelkc.com · Nov 20
- Obituary for Donna Rae Fritz Gude Mortuary · Apr 14
- Obituary for Earl "Speck" D. Hendrickson Gude Mortuary · Mar 23
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Hamburg Unique
- One of 9 places in the US named Hamburg — but the Iowa one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southwestern 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.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Hamburg
- Blue Moon Bar & Grill
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Hamburg
- Waubonsie State Park · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Draper Bottoms Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Golden Acres Park reviews ★
- Hamburg City Park reviews ★
- Militia Howl Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- O S Wing Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Rotary Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Hamburg
- Hamburg Charter High Schools
- Hamburg Middle School
- Marnie Simons Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- George C Grape Community Hospital · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)863
Rank in state#313 of 940
Land area1.5 sq mi
Density575/sq mi
Coordinates40.6059, -95.6575