Persia, Iowa
City · Population 292 · #569 in Iowa
About Persia
Persia is a tiny community in western Iowa counting 292 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Persia is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.5 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 584 residents per square mile.
📰 Persia News Today
- Persia named new Egg Industry Center director Iowa State University · Dec 10
- Dorothy Iwen Obituary Nov 23, 2025 - Hoy- Kilnoski Funeral Home & Crematory Hoy- Kilnoski Funeral Home & Crematory · Nov 23
- John W Hess IV Obituary (2026) - Persia, IA - Gillies Funeral Chapel - Brigham City Legacy obituary · May 18
- Nancy Powell Obituary Feb 17, 2026 Fouts Funeral Home · Feb 17
- Scott Dale Woolsey Obituary Sep 14, 2025 Schmidt Family Funeral Homes · Sep 14
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What Makes Persia Unique
- The only place in America named Persia — 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.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Persia
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⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)292
Rank in state#569 of 940
Land area0.5 sq mi
Density584/sq mi
Coordinates41.5786, -95.5701