Harcourt, Iowa
City · Population 257 · #601 in Iowa
About Harcourt
Harcourt, IA is a tiny community located in central Iowa counting 257 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Harcourt is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.01 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 254 residents per square mile.
📰 Harcourt News Today
- Duane Lee Peterson Obituary Mar 27, 2026 Laufersweiler Funeral Home & Cremation Services · Mar 27
- Michael Bass Obituary May 15, 2026 - Tri-County Funeral Home Tri-County Funeral Home · May 15
- D.J. Bacon Obituary Jun 16, 2026 Laufersweiler Funeral Home & Cremation Services · Jun 16
- Duane Peterson Messenger News · Mar 29
- Randall "Randy" Dorman Obituary (2026) - Belleville, KS - Carson-Stapp Funeral Homes - Dayton Legacy obituary · Jan 24
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What Makes Harcourt Unique
- The only place in America named Harcourt — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- 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 7 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)257
Rank in state#601 of 940
Land area1.01 sq mi
Density254/sq mi
Coordinates42.2606, -94.1745