About Patterson
Patterson is a tiny community in southern Iowa, home to 176 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Patterson is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.45 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 391 residents per square mile.
📰 Patterson News Today
- Deborah W. Patterson Obituary Jul 3, 2026 Murdoch Funeral Homes & Cremation Service · Jul 3
- Joshua Patterson ESPN · Aug 10
- Des Moines massage therapist sanctioned by state board Iowa Capital Dispatch · May 5
- Jaziun Patterson latest former Hawkeye heading to Michigan State Hawk Fanatic · Jan 8
- Clare Andrew Patterson Obituary March 19, 2026 Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory · Mar 19
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What Makes Patterson Unique
- One of 6 places in the US named Patterson — 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
- 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 8 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)176
Rank in state#696 of 940
Land area0.45 sq mi
Density391/sq mi
Coordinates41.3484, -93.8776