UrbanaIowa
Urbana is a city in Benton County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,554 at the time of the 2020 census.
Intro: Wikipedia
About Urbana
Set in the eastern part of Iowa, Urbana is a small town, home to 1,635 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Urbana holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.81 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 903 residents per square mile.
What Makes Urbana Unique
- One of 8 places in the US named Urbana — 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
- 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 9 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Urbana
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Urbana
- Benton City Fry Recreation Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Central Crossing Park reviews ★
- Wildcat Bluff Recreation Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Urbana
- Center Point-Urbana Intermediate School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.