About Meriden
Set in the northwestern part of Iowa, Meriden is a tiny community with an estimated population of 175.
Officially, Meriden is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.11 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,591 residents per square mile.
📰 Meriden News Today
- Darla J. Wester Obituary Sep 19, 2025 Boothby Funeral Home · Sep 19
- ERWIN & JENNIE MOGENSEN Obituary (1929 - 2026) - Cherokee, IA - KTIV Legacy obituary · Jun 26
- Schedule - Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn/Remsen-Union Eagles (Marcus, IA) Football 26-27 MaxPreps · Jun 25
- Rickey Hurd | Obituaries yankton.net · Nov 13
- Elaine M. Allen Obituary Dec 28, 2025 Boothby Funeral Home · Dec 28
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What Makes Meriden Unique
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.11 sq mi.
- 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
- 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.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)175
Rank in state#700 of 940
Land area0.11 sq mi
Density1,591/sq mi
Coordinates42.7945, -95.6341