Worth County Map, Iowa
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Worth County, Iowa
Worth County clings to Iowa’s northern border with Minnesota. It’s Iowa’s fourth-smallest county by area and one of its least populous, with only about 7,500 residents.
Northwood, the county seat, features a downtown with several buildings on the National Register of Historic Places.
Shell Rock River Greenbelt is just outside Worth County in the southeast. Come here for fishing and canoeing opportunities. The county’s name comes from General William Jenkins Worth, a Mexican-American War officer.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Worth County |
| County Seat | Northwood |
| Population | 7,500 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Northwood, Kensett, and several smaller communities |
| Interstates and Highways | Interstate 35, U.S. Highway 65, Iowa Highway 9 |
| FIPS Code | 19-195 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 401 square miles (land: 397 sq mi, water: 4 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Freeborn County, Minnesota (North), Mower County, Minnesota (Northeast), Mitchell County (East), Cerro Gordo County (South), Winnebago County (West) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CST) |
| State | Iowa |
| Coordinates | 43.32°N, 93.20°W |
| Etymology | Named in honor of William Jenkins Worth |
| Major Landmarks | Northwood’s historic downtown, the Worth County Courthouse, and the Pilot Knob State Park |
| Website | Worth County Website |
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