Coulter Iowa Map

About Coulter, Iowa

Coulter is a locality in Franklin County, Iowa, United States. It is a small community with a population of 228. The population density is 39.2 people per km². Coulter is located at 42.7372°N, 93.3699°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 50441.

Coulter rests on the broad, fertile expanse of Iowa's prairie heartland, a place where the sky seems to stretch and breathe with an almost tangible presence. It lies 30.0 miles south-south-west of Mason City, IA (from Mason City, IA: bearing 197°T), and is situated 8.5 miles west of Hampton. The land here rolls in soft, sweeping curves, fields of corn and soybeans forming a patchwork quilt under the vast, ever-changing heavens. In the quiet of late afternoon, the sun dips low, casting long, amber shadows that stretch across the stubble of harvested fields, imbuing the landscape with a golden, ephemeral glow. A gentle breeze, carrying the dry scent of earth and distant hay, whispers through the sparse trees that dot the horizon, a subtle testament to the resilience of life in this open country. The history of Coulter is etched not in grand monuments, but in the quiet persistence of its people and the enduring rhythm of its agricultural roots. This is a place built on the deep, dark soil that has sustained generations, its economy intrinsically tied to the cycles of planting and harvest. Small, family-run farms, many bearing the names of pioneers, still define the economic and social fabric of Coulter, their weathered barns and silos standing as silent witnesses to a legacy of hard work and self-reliance. The distinctive character of Coulter is found in its unpretentious demeanor, a quiet strength that emanates from the land and the enduring spirit of its inhabitants, a place where the past breathes softly alongside the present.

About This Coulter Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Coulter, 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 Coulter and Franklin County.

Detailed location data for Coulter includes the ZIP code (50431), telephone area code (515), county seat of Franklin County (Hampton), and school district assignment (CAL 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 Coulter is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.