Rake, Iowa
City · Population 179 · #689 in Iowa
About Rake
Rake is a tiny community in northern Iowa with an estimated population of 179.
Rake holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.76 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 236 residents per square mile.
📰 Rake News Today
- Monica Ann Lund Obituary May 19, 2026 Worlein Funeral Home · May 19
- Possible twisters rake NW Iowa, more severe weather likely today Radio Iowa · Apr 14
- William J. Hansen, 91 faribaultcountyregister.com · Apr 16
- Court upholds Todd Mullis’ murder conviction in wife’s corn rake death Court TV · Jun 2
- Joann R. Hall Obituary Nov 3, 2025 Cataldo Funeral Home · Nov 3
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Rake Unique
- The only place in America named Rake — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northern 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 8 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Rake
- Dora's Resturaunt & Bar
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Rake
- Quam Wildlife Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)179
Rank in state#689 of 940
Land area0.76 sq mi
Density236/sq mi
Coordinates43.4806, -93.9197