About Osceola
Osceola, IA is a close-knit town located in southern Iowa, home to 5,585 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Osceola is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 7.97 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 701 residents per square mile.
📰 Osceola News Today
- Raymond Van Dyke - Osceola Sentinel-Tribune Osceola Sentinel-Tribune · Aug 17
- Dennis Doran - Osceola Sentinel-Tribune Osceola Sentinel-Tribune · Aug 17
- Reservoir project advances toward final authorization - Osceola Sentinel-Tribune Osceola Sentinel-Tribune · Aug 13
- Clarke Schools welcome new teaching staff - Osceola Sentinel-Tribune Osceola Sentinel-Tribune · Aug 13
- 2026 Murray Jamboree - Osceola Sentinel-Tribune Osceola Sentinel-Tribune · Aug 13
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Osceola Unique
- One of 6 places in the US named Osceola — but the Iowa one has a character all its own.
- 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
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 5,585.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Osceola
- Iron Horse Neighborhood Grill — american
- Mayberry's Coffee House & Eatery — coffee shop (café)
- Pizza Hut — pizza
- Playa Margaritas Mexican Restaurant — mexican
- China Star — chinese
- Family Table — american
- La Corona — mexican
- La pequeña tienda y taqueria
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Clarke County Historical Museum · Museum
- Osceola Statue · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Osceola
- Warren Family Park reviews ★
- Clarke County Recreation Complex reviews ★
- Coyote Canyon Wildlife Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- East Clay Street Park reviews ★
- East Lake Park reviews ★
- Grade Lake Park · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Lauren's Bark Park reviews ★
- Little Indian Park reviews ★
- Q-Pond Park reviews ★
- Red Fern Timber Reserve · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Seminole Park reviews ★
- West Lake Park · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Osceola
- Clarke Community Elementary School
- Clarke Community High School
- Clarke Community Middle School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Clarke County Hospital ★★★★★ (5/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)5,585
Rank in state#73 of 940
Land area7.97 sq mi
Density701/sq mi
Coordinates41.0350, -93.7866