About Linden
Linden, IA is a tiny community located in central Iowa counting 206 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Linden is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.78 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 264 residents per square mile.
📰 Linden News Today
- Lincoln Linden FloWrestling · Feb 21
- Andrew James Coulter Obituary November 24, 2025 Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory · Nov 24
- Obituary information for Violet Vander Linden - Van Dyk Van Dyk - Duven Funeral Home · Dec 6
- Linda Lee Richey Obituary (2026) - Linden, IA - Twigg Funeral Home - Panora Legacy obituary · Jul 6
- Garage standoff in Johnston ends with suspect dead, officer hurt KCCI · Jun 2
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Linden Unique
- One of 11 places in the US named Linden — but the Iowa one has a character all its own.
- 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 7 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Linden
- Bernie Hall Wildlife Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Marlo Ray State Wildlife Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Middle Raccoon River Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Southeast Robinson Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)206
Rank in state#657 of 940
Land area0.78 sq mi
Density264/sq mi
Coordinates41.6427, -94.2700