Odebolt, Iowa
City · Population 967 · #285 in Iowa
About Odebolt
Set in the western part of Iowa, Odebolt is a tiny community counting 967 people who proudly call it home.
Odebolt holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.04 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 930 residents per square mile.
📰 Odebolt News Today
- Iowa State Fair Honors Odebolt Volunteer Ruth Ann Mohr Storm Lake Radio · Aug 17
- Train cars derail in Sac County, IA KTIV · Jun 8
- John William Higgins Obituary Jun 17, 2026 nicklasdjensenfh.com · Jun 17
- Dorothy Sweeden Obituary (2026) - Odebolt, IA - Sioux City Journal Legacy obituary · Jun 25
- Daniel Brotherson, 60, Odebolt Storm Lake Radio · Aug 7
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Odebolt Unique
- The only place in America named Odebolt — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in western 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.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Odebolt Historical Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Odebolt
- The Maples reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Odebolt
- Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Middle School
- Odebolt Elementary-Odebolt
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)967
Rank in state#285 of 940
Land area1.04 sq mi
Density930/sq mi
Coordinates42.3118, -95.2544