About Keota
Keota, IA is a tiny community located in southeastern Iowa, home to 888 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Keota is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.77 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,153 residents per square mile.
📰 Keota News Today
- Naomi Carmelita "Noni" Henry Obituary Aug 10, 2026 Jones & Eden Funeral Home · Aug 10
- Diane Sheets Obituary Aug 6, 2026 powellfuneralhomes.com · Aug 6
- Henry F. Sigler Obituary (2026) - Keota, IA - The Gazette Cleveland.com · Aug 16
- Keota school district proposes $6.4 million bond for building upgrades kyoutv.com · Aug 10
- Henry F. "Hank" Sigler Obituary (2026) - Keota, IA - Southeast Iowa Union Legacy obituary · Aug 16
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What Makes Keota 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
- 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.
🏫 Schools in Keota
- Keota Elementary School
- Keota High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)888
Rank in state#310 of 940
Land area0.77 sq mi
Density1,153/sq mi
Coordinates41.3651, -91.9533