Sabula, Iowa
City · Population 498 · #440 in Iowa
About Sabula
Set in the eastern part of Iowa, Sabula is a tiny community with an estimated population of 498.
Officially, Sabula 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 996 residents per square mile.
📰 Sabula News Today
- Sabula man accused of throwing lit mortar firework at neighbor during dog-poop dispute KWQC · Jul 7
- Otis Bart Welch Jr. Obituary Aug 5, 2026 lawjonesfuneralhome.com · Aug 5
- Tell us what you think about the proposed reconstruction on the U.S. 52 Causeway north of Sabula in Jackson County Iowa Department of Transportation (.gov) · Mar 4
- Obituary information for Timothy J. "Tim" Parson Carson Celebration of Life Center · Jul 16
- Sabula man arrested after allegedly throwing a mortar firework at neighbor's garage WQAD · Jul 7
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Sabula Unique
- The only place in America named Sabula — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- 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
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Sabula
- Island City Cafe
- Sip & Stitch (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)498
Rank in state#440 of 940
Land area0.5 sq mi
Density996/sq mi
Coordinates42.0702, -90.1825