Mallard, Iowa
City · Population 255 · #605 in Iowa
About Mallard
Mallard is a tiny community in northwestern Iowa counting 255 people who proudly call it home.
Mallard holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.39 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 654 residents per square mile.
📰 Mallard News Today
- West Bend-Mallard High School (IA) Football MaxPreps · Aug 11
- John Charles Kanack Obituary Apr 30, 2026 horancares.com · May 20
- Jacqueline "Jackie" Schuller memorialservicesofiowa.com · Jul 23
- Iowa woman dies, 3 other people injured after crash in Palo Alto County KTIV · Nov 24
- Ames Woman Arrested on OWI, Drug Charges in Palo Alto County northwestiowanow.com · Jul 14
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What Makes Mallard Unique
- The only place in America named Mallard — 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.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)255
Rank in state#605 of 940
Land area0.39 sq mi
Density654/sq mi
Coordinates42.9394, -94.6834