Arlington Iowa Map

About Arlington, Iowa

Arlington is a locality in Fayette County, Iowa, United States. It is a small community with a population of 427. The population density is 173.9 people per km². Arlington is located at 42.7492°N, 91.6713°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 50606.

Arlington rests within a landscape shaped by the slow, persistent work of glaciers and the steady flow of time. It lies 38.5 miles east-north-east of Waterloo, IA (from Waterloo, IA: bearing 62°T), and is situated 9.2 miles south-east of Fayette. Rolling hills, cloaked in the green of corn and soybean fields, undulate towards horizons that stretch out under a vast, often dramatic Iowa sky. The soil here is a rich, dark loam, a testament to generations of farmers who have coaxed sustenance from its depths. Small creeks, mere ribbons of silver glinting in the sun, thread their way through the countryside, feeding into larger waterways that carve gentle valleys. In the quiet hours of late afternoon, the light softens, casting long, golden shadows that stretch across the fields, imbuing the scene with a profound, almost meditative peace. The story of Arlington is intertwined with the agricultural heartland of Fayette County. Its founding was driven by the promise of fertile land and the burgeoning opportunities of westward expansion. The local economy, still largely rooted in farming, hums with the predictable rhythm of planting and harvest, supported by grain elevators and the steady traffic of farm equipment on its country roads. While no grand monuments mark its past, the sturdy, well-maintained farmhouses and the enduring spirit of its residents speak of resilience and a deep connection to the land. The character of Arlington is one of quiet diligence, a place where neighborly support is as natural as the turning of the seasons, and where the simple act of watching the sunset paint the prairie sky can feel like a significant event.

About This Arlington Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Arlington, Iowa — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.74915, -91.671266. 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 Arlington and Fayette County.

Detailed location data for Arlington includes the ZIP code (50606), telephone area code (319), county seat of Fayette County (West Union), and school district assignment (Starmont 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 Arlington is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.