About Woodward
Set in the central part of Iowa, Woodward is a small town counting 1,383 people who proudly call it home.
Woodward holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 3.65 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 379 residents per square mile.
📰 Woodward News Today
- Closure of the Iowa 210 bridge Over the Des Moines River Between Woodward and Madrid Begins on Feb. 9 Iowa Department of Transportation (.gov) · Feb 2
- Woodward worker fired for alleged resident abuse wins jobless benefits iowacapitaldispatch.com · Apr 9
- Gabe on the Go: Sundae Social Club brings sweet treats and community spirit to Woodward WHO13.com · Jun 10
- Dennis Lee "Denny" Halsne Obituary (2026) - Woodward, IA - Iles Brandt Chapel Legacy obituary · Jul 23
- Woodward Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 26
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Woodward Unique
- 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.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Woodward
- Whistlin' Donkey
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in Woodward
- Woodward Academy
- Woodward-Granger High School
- Woodward-Granger Middle School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,383
Rank in state#221 of 940
Land area3.65 sq mi
Density379/sq mi
Coordinates41.8527, -93.9207