Clarence Iowa Map

About Clarence, Iowa

Clarence is a locality in Cedar County, Iowa, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,166. The population density is 620.1 people per km². Clarence is located at 41.8889°N, 91.0565°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 52216.

Clarence unfolds across a gentle swell of Iowa's fertile heartland, a place where the horizon feels both vast and intimately familiar. It lies 29.0 miles east-north-east of Iowa City, IA (from Iowa City, IA: bearing 57°T), and is situated 9.0 miles north-north-east of Tipton. The land here is a study in muted greens and golds, the cultivated fields stretching out like well-worn quilts under a sky that can shift from a pale, washed-out blue to the deep, bruised purple of an approaching storm. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries the sweet, earthy perfume of freshly turned soil and the faint, almost imperceptible hum of insects going about their business. Roads, straight as an arrow, bisect the landscape, leading the eye toward distant farmsteads that punctuate the endless expanse, each a solitary sentinel against the sky. The very character of Clarence is one of quiet resilience, a steadfast presence in the broad sweep of the prairie. The history of Clarence is inextricably linked to the rich agricultural legacy of Cedar County, its economy long anchored by the bounty of its soil. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile ground, established a community that has steadily grown, its narrative woven into the ebb and flow of farming seasons. While no grand monuments define its skyline, the unassuming grain elevators stand as silent testaments to the region's enduring connection to agriculture, their weathered silos catching the sunlight like burnished bronze. The rhythm of life in Clarence is one of measured progress, where the cycles of nature still dictate the pace, and a deep appreciation for the land permeates its quiet streets and the cordial interactions of its inhabitants.

About This Clarence Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Clarence, Iowa — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.888907, -91.056542. 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 Clarence and Cedar County.

Detailed location data for Clarence includes the ZIP code (52216), telephone area code (712), county seat of Cedar County (Tipton), and school district assignment (North Cedar 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 Clarence is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.