Welton, Iowa
City · Population 124 · #780 in Iowa
About Welton
Welton, IA is a tiny community located in eastern Iowa, home to 124 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Welton holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.26 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 477 residents per square mile.
📰 Welton News Today
- James Lee Welton Obituary (2026) - Algona, IA - Lentz Funeral Home - Algona Legacy obituary · Feb 2
- Thomas W. "Mac" McMahon, Jr. Obituary Oct 3, 2025 - Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home · Oct 3
- Obituary for Todd Claeys Schultz Funeral Homes · Jul 28
- Dean Welton Obituary Jun 15, 2014 Mitchell Family Funeral Home · Jul 3
- Gail Stevens Obituary Dec 6, 2022 - McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home · Dec 6
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What Makes Welton Unique
- The only place in America named Welton — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.26 sq mi.
- Positioned in eastern Iowa, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
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 7 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)124
Rank in state#780 of 940
Land area0.26 sq mi
Density477/sq mi
Coordinates41.9055, -90.5956