Iowa, Louisiana

About Iowa

Set in the southwestern part of Louisiana, Iowa is a small town with an estimated population of 3,150.

Iowa holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 3.4 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 926 residents per square mile.

📰 Iowa News Today

• Debra Ann Landry Obituary (2026) - Iowa, LA - Johnson Funeral Home - Iowa Legacy obituary · Aug 14
• Nelda Mae Bruce Monk Obituary Jul 14, 2026 johnsonfuneralhome.net · Jul 14
• Longtime local police chief announces retirement American Press · Jul 20
• Izac Montou - Iowa Yellowjackets Football (Iowa, LA) Sports Illustrated · Jul 24
• Lutcher Varsity Football @ Iowa MaxPreps · Jul 15

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Iowa Unique

• The only place in America named Iowa — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in southwestern Louisiana, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Louisiana — one of 489 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 11 miles.

📍 Neighborhoods in Iowa

Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Iowa

• In-Laws
• Rabideaux Sausage Kitchen

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Iowa

• Memorial Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Iowa

• Iowa High School
• J. I. Watson Elementary School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Iowa

🏘️ Nearby Communities