Alvord Iowa Map

About Alvord, Iowa

Alvord is a locality in Lyon County, Iowa, United States. It is a small community with a population of 173. The population density is 135.7 people per km². Alvord is located at 43.3422°N, 96.3011°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 51230.

Alvord sits where the broad, rolling plains of northwestern Iowa begin to flatten, a wide sky arching overhead. It lies 24.6 miles south-east of Sioux Falls, SD (from Sioux Falls, SD: bearing 126°T), and is situated 9.5 miles north of Rock Valley. The land here is a study in subtle grades, the soil a rich, dark loam that holds the memory of ancient grasses and the promise of fertile harvests. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch to horizons that seem to recede with every step, broken only by stands of cottonwood and willow along the infrequent, meandering creeks. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a dry, clean scent, tinged with the faint sweetness of ripening grain, and the light can take on a molten, honeyed quality as the sun dips low, painting the clouds in hues of apricot and rose. The story of Alvord is one of agriculture, a deep-rooted connection to the land that has shaped its character and economy for generations. Originally settled by homesteaders drawn by the promise of rich farmland, Alvord grew as a service center for the surrounding farms, its grain elevators and feed stores forming the backbone of its commercial life. The quiet hum of combines in the autumn and the distant rumble of trains carrying the bounty of the fields are the familiar sounds of Alvord's enduring rhythm. While modern conveniences have arrived, the fundamental pulse of the place remains tied to the cycles of planting and harvest, a testament to the enduring power of the prairie.

About This Alvord Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Alvord, Iowa with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Alvord and Lyon County.

Detailed location data for Alvord includes the ZIP code (51230), telephone area code (563), county seat of Lyon County (Rock Rapids), and school district assignment (West Lyon Community School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Alvord is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.