North English, Iowa
City · Population 1,030 · #272 in Iowa
About North English
North English, IA is a small town located in southeastern Iowa, home to 1,030 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, North English is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.61 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,689 residents per square mile.
📰 North English News Today
- Iowa’s cancer rates have inspired this Iowa-made horror film thegazette.com · Apr 3
- Mary Ann McKenna Obituary Jan 25, 2026 Powell Funeral Homes · Jan 25
- Charles E. "Chuck" Perrin Obituary Jun 21, 2026 Jones & Eden Funeral Home · Jun 21
- Jerry Edward Dennis Obituary (2026) - North English, IA - Powell Funeral Homes - North English Legacy obituary · May 7
- English Valleys High School (North English, IA) Basketball MaxPreps · Jan 14
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes North English Unique
- The only place in America named North English — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southeastern 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 6 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in North English
- EV Malt Shop
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- English Valley History Center · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in North English
- Environment Center reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in North English
- English Valleys Elementary School
- English Valleys Jr-Sr High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,030
Rank in state#272 of 940
Land area0.61 sq mi
Density1,689/sq mi
Coordinates41.5168, -92.0777