Larchwood, Iowa

About Larchwood

Set in the northwestern part of Iowa, Larchwood is a tiny community with an estimated population of 954.

Larchwood holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.04 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 917 residents per square mile.

📰 Larchwood News Today

• South Dakota man faces over 200 years in prison if convicted in daycare fraud case KTIV · Aug 14
• Director of Iowa childcare center arrested for theft KELOLAND.com · Aug 13
• Sioux Falls Man Could Face 200+ Years If Convicted In Larchwood Case KIWA Radio · Aug 12
• Obituary | Connie Kay Bliek of Larchwood, Iowa - George Boom Funeral Home & On-Site Crematory George Boom Funeral Home & On-Site Crematory · Jun 8
• Timothy John De Jong Obituary Jul 1, 2026 Porter Family Funeral Home · Jul 1

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Larchwood Unique

• The only place in America named Larchwood — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in northwestern 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.
• Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Larchwood

• Main Street Bar and Grill

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Historic School Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Larchwood

• Lake Pahoja Recreation Area reviews ★
• Big Sioux River Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Klondike River Access · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Roeman-Stetrichs Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Larchwood

🏘️ Nearby Communities