Balltown Iowa Map

About Balltown, Iowa

Balltown is a locality in Dubuque County, Iowa, United States. It is a small community with a population of 72. The population density is 106.8 people per km². Balltown is located at 42.6381°N, 90.8687°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 52073.

Balltown rests in a quiet fold of the Iowa landscape, where the land rises and falls with a gentle persistence, hinting at the ancient forces that shaped it. It lies 14.1 miles north-west of Dubuque, IA (from Dubuque, IA: bearing 313°T), and is situated 8.1 miles south-east of Cassville. Rolling hills, cloaked in a patchwork of emerald fields and the deeper greens of mature woodlands, form the dominant character of the terrain. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a clean, earthy scent, a blend of tilled soil and the resinous breath of oak and maple. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-present cloud cover, possesses a diffused, almost buttery quality, softening the edges of barns and farmsteads that punctuate the horizon. The very silence of Balltown seems to have a texture, a palpable presence that absorbs the distant murmur of tractors and the occasional call of a hawk circling high above. This corner of Dubuque County carries the deep imprints of generations who worked this land, their lives intertwined with the cycles of agriculture. Balltown's economy has long been rooted in the fertile soil, with corn and soybeans forming the backbone of its productivity, their stalks rustling like whispered secrets in the summer breeze. The legacy of immigrant farmers, their resilience etched into the very foundation of the community, is still palpable in the sturdy, unpretentious architecture of homes and churches. While not a hub of bustling industry, Balltown retains a distinct character, a testament to the enduring spirit of its people and their quiet dedication to a way of life that honors the land.

About This Balltown Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Balltown, Iowa — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.638052, -90.868739. 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 Balltown and Dubuque County.

Detailed location data for Balltown includes the ZIP code (52073), telephone area code (712), county seat of Dubuque County (Dubuque), and school district assignment (Western Dubuque County 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 Balltown is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.