Willey, Iowa
City · Population 72 · #865 in Iowa
About Willey
Set in the western part of Iowa, Willey is a tiny community, home to 72 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Willey is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.25 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 288 residents per square mile.
📰 Willey News Today
- Sr. Donna Mae Venteicher FSPA Obituary Jul 30, 2026 Dahn & Woodhouse Funeral Home · Jul 30
- Sandra Sue Willey Obituary (2026) - Solon, IA - Lensing Funeral & Cremation Service - Iowa City Legacy obituary · Aug 6
- Stephen A. Willey Obituary Dec 12, 2025 Trimble Funeral Home & Crematory · Dec 12
- Bettendorf's AJ Willey smashes IHSAA state meet record among Quad Cities' Day 1 standouts - The Quad-City Times The Quad-City Times · May 22
- Tribute Wall | Jason Willey Thomas Funeral Homes · Oct 21
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What Makes Willey Unique
- The only place in America named Willey — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.25 sq mi.
- With 72 residents, it's one of America's smallest incorporated communities — everybody really does know everybody.
- Positioned in western Iowa, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
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 8 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)72
Rank in state#865 of 940
Land area0.25 sq mi
Density288/sq mi
Coordinates41.9788, -94.8224