About Raymond
Raymond, IA is a tiny community located in eastern Iowa counting 754 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Raymond is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.64 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 460 residents per square mile.
📰 Raymond News Today
- Barbara Ellen Raymond Obituary Apr 14, 2026 Kimzey Funeral Home · Apr 14
- sam Raymond FloWrestling · May 3
- Raymond Cecil Guritz Obituary (1930 - 2026) - Spirit Lake, IA - Northwest Iowa Now Legacy obituary · Aug 12
- Raymond Alan Overson Obituary May 26, 2026 Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory · May 26
- Raymond Benjamin Friederich, Postville, Iowa, July 6, 2026 Grau Funeral Homes · Jul 6
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Raymond Unique
- One of 11 places in the US named Raymond — but the Iowa one has a character all its own.
- 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 4 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Raymond
- Raymond Park reviews ★
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⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)754
Rank in state#347 of 940
Land area1.64 sq mi
Density460/sq mi
Coordinates42.4694, -92.2297