Iowa Counties

Cedar County got its name from the Cedar River, which cuts across its southwestern half. Tipton, the county seat, sits in the middle.

Cerro Gordo County is home to Clear Lake, a summer playground for north-central Iowa. Mason City is the county seat and biggest town. 

Cherokee County sits in the heart of northwest Iowa’s farm country. The county has a relaxed pace, perfect for those looking to escape.

Chickasaw County tucks into northeast Iowa’s rolling hills. New Hampton, the county seat, is proud of its “Dairy Center” connection.

Clarke County perches on the edge of southern Iowa’s hills. Osceola is in the middle of the county and greets I-35 drivers with its courthouse.

Clay County sits in northwest Iowa, where the Little Sioux River meanders through. A popular spot here is Lost Island Lake for fishing.

Clayton County hugs the Mississippi River in northeast Iowa. Its bluffs and valleys make it one of the most scenic spots in the state.

Clinton County stretches along the Mississippi in eastern Iowa. Clinton is the county seat and biggest city. It was once a lumber boom town.

Crawford County rolls across western Iowa’s Loess Hills. Denison is the county seat. The county has a rich agricultural heritage.

Dallas County, just west of Des Moines, is one of Iowa’s fastest-growing spots. Waukee and Adel are booming as Des Moines suburbs.

Davis County sits on Iowa’s southern border, where the hills start to get serious. Bloomfield is the county seat in Davis County.

Decatur County anchors Iowa’s southern tier, bordering Missouri. Leon is the county seat and sits in the middle of the county.

Delaware County rolls across northeast Iowa’s dairy country. Manchester, the county seat, is known for its 800-foot-long whitewater river.

Des Moines County is located in southeastern Iowa, named after the Des Moines River. Burlington is the county seat on the Mississippi River.

Dickinson County is located in the northwest corner of Iowa. It’s famous for the Iowa Great Lakes region, a popular vacation spot.