About Hedrick
Hedrick is a tiny community in southeastern Iowa counting 717 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Hedrick is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.56 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 460 residents per square mile.
📰 Hedrick News Today
- Donna Jean Yeager Obituary May 21, 2026 Behner Funeral Home & Crematory · May 21
- Recalling the Hedrick, Iowa EF-2 twister three years later KTVO · Mar 31
- William Gene Schwartz Obituary (2026) - Hedrick, IA - Fremont Funeral Chapel Legacy obituary · Feb 10
- Robert Earl "Bob" Anderson Obituary Dec 30, 2025 Jones & Eden Funeral Home · Dec 30
- Duane Arthur Shultz - View Obituary & Service Information - washburn-mcreavy.com washburn-mcreavy.com · Jun 18
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Hedrick Unique
- Positioned in southeastern 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.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Hedrick
- Pigtail Charlie's Diner — american
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)717
Rank in state#363 of 940
Land area1.56 sq mi
Density460/sq mi
Coordinates41.1713, -92.3079