About Vail
Set in the western part of Iowa, Vail is a tiny community, home to 383 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Vail is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.57 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 672 residents per square mile.
📰 Vail News Today
- Ruth Noelck Obituary July 31, 2026 huebnerfuneralhome.com · Aug 3
- James Thomas Vail Obituary Apr 10, 2026 Murdoch Funeral Homes & Cremation Service · Apr 10
- Mary Lee Monroe Obituary Jun 8, 2026 Warner Funeral Homes & Crematory · Jun 8
- Monthly Weather Forecast for Vail, Iowa The Weather Channel · Feb 19
- Iowa man killed during snowy crash in Crawford County WHO13.com · Dec 14
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Vail Unique
- Positioned in western 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.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)383
Rank in state#498 of 940
Land area0.57 sq mi
Density672/sq mi
Coordinates42.0597, -95.2005