Le Claire, Iowa
City · Population 4,776 · #90 in Iowa
About Le Claire
Le Claire is a small town in eastern Iowa, home to 4,776 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Le Claire is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 4.65 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,027 residents per square mile.
📰 Le Claire News Today
- Le Claire Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
- Culver's in LeClaire to hold grand opening WQAD · Jul 27
- Toni L. Robertson Obituary Jun 24, 2026 - mcginnis-chambers.com mcginnis-chambers.com · Jun 24
- Brandon Wilkerson Obituary (1998 - 2026) - Le Claire, IA - Quad-City Times Legacy obituary · Jun 30
- Vincent A. Boens Obituary Feb 19, 2026 Trimble Funeral Home & Crematory · Feb 19
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Le Claire Unique
- The only place in America named Le Claire — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in eastern 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 4 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Le Claire
📍 Carriage Meadows📍 Eagle View Heights📍 Oak Hill📍 Patlan Ridge📍 Raintree Valley📍 Riverview📍 Sherwood Park📍 Stoney Creek North📍 Sycamore Riverview📍 The Bluffs at Bridgeview📍 The Cottages at Cody's Hunt📍 The Hollows of River Bend📍 Walbrier Estates
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🍽️ Where to Eat in Le Claire
- Breakfast At Berries — breakfast
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Le Claire
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Le Claire
- Bridgeview Elementary School
- Cody Elementary School
- Pleasant Valley Junior High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Mayor🏛️ Dennis Gerard
Population (2024)4,776
Rank in state#90 of 940
Land area4.65 sq mi
Density1,027/sq mi
Coordinates41.5956, -90.3770