Iowa Counties

Mahaska County is in southeastern Iowa, named after Chief Mahaska of the Ioway tribe. Mahaska County’s rich soil supports thriving agriculture.

Marion County is in south-central Iowa, bisected by the Des Moines River and Lake Red Rock, Iowa’s largest lake. Knoxville is the county seat.

Marshall County is located in central Iowa, with Marshalltown as its county seat. The county is crossed by the Iowa River.

Mills County hugs Iowa’s western border. The Missouri River separates it from Nebraska. The Loess Hills and Missouri River influence the area.

Mitchell County is located on Iowa’s northern border. It’s a peaceful place known for its agricultural roots. Osage is the county seat.

Monona County is located in western Iowa. It’s home to the unique Loess Hills and the town of Onawa, known for its wide main street.

Monroe County is located in south-central Iowa. It has deep roots in coal mining. Albia, the county seat, has a historic courthouse square.

Montgomery County is in southwestern Iowa. It’s centered around the town of Red Oak, known for its Victorian homes and Civil War history,

Muscatine County is situated along the Mississippi River. The county seat is Muscatine, which is known for its riverfront views.

O’Brien County is in northwest Iowa. It’s a rural area with a strong farming community. Primghar is the county seat, has a historic courthouse.

Osceola County is on Iowa’s northern border. It’s one of the smallest counties in the state by population, with just over 6,000 residents.

Page County is situated in southwestern Iowa. U.S. Highway 71 runs through, making travel easy. Page County is where history and music meet.

Palo Alto County sprawls across north-central Iowa. Emmetsburg is the county seat and it embraces its Irish heritage with gusto.

Plymouth County claims Iowa’s northwest corner, butting up against South Dakota and Nebraska. Le Mars is the county seat.

Pocahontas County, in north-central Iowa, is a rural area. The area is primarily agricultural. Pocahontas is the county seat in the center.