Bouton Iowa Map

About Bouton, Iowa

Bouton is a locality in Dallas County, Iowa, United States. It is a small community with a population of 168. The population density is 217.3 people per km². Bouton is located at 41.8514°N, 94.0091°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 50039.

Bouton rests in a landscape that whispers of its agricultural heart, a gentle swell of land where cornfields stretch toward the horizon like a rumpled, golden blanket. It lies 17.8 miles north-north-west of Waukee, IA (from Waukee, IA: bearing 339°T), and is situated 5.1 miles east of Perry. The air here, especially as the sun begins its slow descent, carries the sweet, earthy perfume of ripening crops and the distant hum of tractors, a sound that has been the heartbeat of this place for generations. Wide, open skies dominate, their vastness a constant presence, punctuated by the occasional stately oak that stands sentinel at the edge of a field, its branches etched against the boundless blue. The character of Bouton is one of quiet resilience, a place where the land dictates the pace and the community’s roots run as deep as the prairie soil. The history of Bouton is intrinsically tied to the fertile ground of Dallas County, a story of pioneers drawn by the promise of rich farmland. For decades, the local economy has been anchored by agriculture, with generations of families cultivating the land, their lives a testament to the enduring strength of the farming way. While the railroad once played a vital role in connecting this small settlement to the wider world, its influence has waned, leaving Bouton to embrace a more intimate, self-contained existence. Today, the town's distinctiveness lies not in grand monuments or bustling industries, but in the simple, honest rhythm of life, where neighborly waves are freely exchanged and the changing seasons mark the passage of time.

About This Bouton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bouton, Iowa — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.851374, -94.009121. 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 Bouton and Dallas County.

Detailed location data for Bouton includes the ZIP code (50039), telephone area code (515), county seat of Dallas County (Adel), and school district assignment (Perry 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 Bouton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.