About Stuart
Stuart, IA is a small town located in southwestern Iowa, home to 1,887 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Stuart holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.82 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 669 residents per square mile.
📰 Stuart News Today
- Stuart man charged for alleged burglary, domestic abuse assault WHO13.com · Aug 12
- Stuart woman accused of trying to run over man with vehicle KCCI · May 15
- Viola Jones Phippen Obituary Jun 29, 2026 Roland Funeral Service · Jun 29
- Nunn Secures $500,000 Federal Investment to Rebuild White Pole Road in Guthrie County Congressman Zach Nunn (.gov) · Jun 18
- Stuart Man Arrested on Burglary and Domestic Assault Charges westerniowatoday.com · Aug 12
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Stuart Unique
- One of 5 places in the US named Stuart — but the Iowa one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southwestern 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.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Stuart
- Lawbaugh City Park reviews ★
- Stuart Sports Complex reviews ★
- Wright Timber Wildlife Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Stuart
- Stuart Elementary School
- West Central Valley High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Mayor🏛️ Dick Cook
Population (2024)1,887
Rank in state#175 of 940
Land area2.82 sq mi
Density669/sq mi
Coordinates41.5005, -94.3181