Luana, Iowa
City · Population 303 · #560 in Iowa
About Luana
Luana is a tiny community in northeastern Iowa counting 303 people who proudly call it home.
Luana holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.1 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 275 residents per square mile.
📰 Luana News Today
- Jean Marie Hofer, Luana, Iowa, August 7, 2026 Grau Funeral Homes · Aug 7
- Jean Hofer Obituary (2026) - Luana, IA - Oelwein Daily Register Legacy obituary · Aug 10
- Kelly Jo Moose, rural Luana, Iowa, April 13, 2026 Grau Funeral Homes · Apr 13
- Bruce Meyer Obituary Nov 25, 2016 Helms Funeral Home · Sep 24
- Jean Ann Wolter, Luana Iowa, February 1, 2026 Grau Funeral Homes · Feb 1
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What Makes Luana Unique
- The only place in America named Luana — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northeastern 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.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)303
Rank in state#560 of 940
Land area1.1 sq mi
Density275/sq mi
Coordinates43.0594, -91.4557