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Sutherland, Iowa

City · Population 628 · #396 in Iowa
Sutherland, Iowa

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About Sutherland

Set in the northwestern part of Iowa, Sutherland is a tiny community with an estimated population of 628.

Officially, Sutherland is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.85 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 739 residents per square mile.

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What Makes Sutherland Unique

  • Positioned in northwestern 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 9 miles.

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⚡ Quick Facts

StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)628
Rank in state#396 of 940
Land area0.85 sq mi
Density739/sq mi
Coordinates42.9729, -95.4952

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