About Parnell
Parnell is a tiny community in eastern Iowa, home to 190 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Parnell is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.18 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,056 residents per square mile.
📰 Parnell News Today
- Cheryl Ramer Obituary Jan 5, 2026 powellfuneralhomes.com · Jan 5
- Most Reverend William E. Franklin Obituary Apr 10, 2026 - Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home · Apr 10
- Iowa County man charged in fatal Linn County crash thegazette.com · Apr 11
- Trial Date Set for Parnell Man’s Fatal Hit-and-Run Case Rescheduled KCII Radio · Feb 15
- Snowfall totals from December 11 KCRG · Dec 12
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What Makes Parnell Unique
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.18 sq mi.
- Positioned in eastern 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 9 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)190
Rank in state#678 of 940
Land area0.18 sq mi
Density1,056/sq mi
Coordinates41.5837, -92.0044