Tama County Map, Iowa
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Tama County, Iowa
Tama County sprawls across east-central Iowa, named after Taimah, a Meskwaki chief. The county’s home to the Meskwaki Settlement, Iowa’s only federally-recognized Native American settlement.
Toledo, the county seat, is home to the historic Tama County Courthouse, a beautiful structure from the 1800s. The Iowa River cuts through Tama County, including through Toledo.
The county’s population is around 17,000, with farming being a major part of the local economy. The county also features Otter Creek Lake and Park. U.S. Highway 30 runs through it.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Tama County |
| County Seat | Toledo |
| Population | 39,500 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Tama, Toledo, Traer, Gladbrook, Dysart, and several smaller communities |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Highway 63, Iowa Highway 30, Iowa Highway 96 |
| FIPS Code | 19-171 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 723 square miles (land: 717 sq mi, water: 6 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Grundy County (Northwest), Black Hawk County (Northeast), Benton County (East), Poweshiek County (South), Marshall County (West), Iowa County (Southeast), Jasper County (Southwest) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CST) |
| State | Iowa |
| Coordinates | 42.19°N, 92.58°W |
| Etymology | Named after named after the Meskwaki Native Americans’ early 1800s chief, Taimah |
| Major Landmarks | The Tama-Toledo Country Club, the Meskwaki Bingo Casino Hotel, and the Tama County Historical Museum |
| Website | Tama County Website |
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