About Ionia
Set in the northern part of Iowa, Ionia is a tiny community, home to 220 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Ionia 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 393 residents per square mile.
📰 Ionia News Today
- Mary Louise Richter Obituary (2026) - Ionia, IA - Hugeback & Johnson Funeral Home - Olson Chapel Legacy obituary · Jul 20
- John L. Burgart | Obituaries Dubuque telegraphherald.com · Apr 18
- 12 Best Mennonite Greenhouses in NE Iowa With Gorgeous Flowers and Great Deals 106.9 KROC · May 1
- VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER DIES FROM INJURIES SUSTAINED IN CRASH – IOWA Firefighter Close Calls · Oct 23
- ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Fans Slam Contestant Over Simple Mistake Before $61,000 Loss TV Insider · Feb 26
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Ionia Unique
- Positioned in northern 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
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Ionia
- Jenn Timber Park · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Nelson Wildlife Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Stoltz Addition Park · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Twin Pond Park · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Wapsi Junction Park · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)220
Rank in state#643 of 940
Land area0.56 sq mi
Density393/sq mi
Coordinates43.0359, -92.4584