Wapello, Iowa
City · Population 2,026 · #163 in Iowa
About Wapello
Set in the southeastern part of Iowa, Wapello is a small town, home to 2,026 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Wapello is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.3 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,558 residents per square mile.
📰 Wapello News Today
- Obituary for Milton H. Hayes Snyder & Hollenbaugh Funeral & Cremation Services · Aug 13
- Paul H. Wonders Obituary | Snyder & Hollenbaugh Funeral & Cremation Services | Wapello, IA Tribute Archive · Aug 15
- Kent Carlson Obituary (2026) - Wapello, IA - Mississippi Valley Publishing Legacy obituary · Aug 12
- National backlash against Flock cameras reflected in Iowa communities The Des Moines Register · Aug 12
- Virgil Mewes Obituary Dec 14, 2023 Printy Funeral Home · Aug 5
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Wapello Unique
- The only place in America named Wapello — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southeastern 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 10 miles.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Louisa County Historical Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Wapello
- Hoover Nature Trail · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Hwy 61 Access reviews ★
- Indian Slough Wildlife Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Millrace Flats Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge - Louisa Division · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Wapello Bottoms Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Wapello
- Wapello Elementary School
- Wapello Junior High School
- Wapello Senior High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)2,026
Rank in state#163 of 940
Land area1.3 sq mi
Density1,558/sq mi
Coordinates41.1772, -91.1890