About Moulton
Moulton, IA is a tiny community located in southern Iowa, home to 596 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Moulton is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 596 residents per square mile.
📰 Moulton News Today
- Moulton Named to Doak Walker Award Watch List Iowa Hawkeyes Athletics · Aug 18
- 'It just didn't seem real': Neighbors react after teen charged in Moulton family shooting KCCI · Jul 14
- Iowa Football: Kamari Moulton Looks To Find The Extra Gear In 2026 roundtable.io · Aug 15
- Family of teen charged in Moulton shooting says they still have questions WHO13.com · Jul 16
- Teen in custody after four injured in Moulton, Iowa, shooting The Des Moines Register · Jul 14
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Moulton Unique
- Positioned in southern 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.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Moulton Historical Society Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in Moulton
- Moulton Elementary School
- Moulton-Udell High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)596
Rank in state#409 of 940
Land area1 sq mi
Density596/sq mi
Coordinates40.6855, -92.6763