Floris Iowa Map

About Floris, Iowa

Floris is a locality in Davis County, Iowa, United States. It is a small community with a population of 128. The population density is 79.8 people per km². Floris is located at 40.8650°N, 92.3330°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 52560.

Floris rests quietly in the rolling heart of Davis County, Iowa, a place where the horizon stretches wide and the land breathes with a gentle, agricultural rhythm. It lies 11.5 miles south-south-east of Ottumwa, IA (from Ottumwa, IA: bearing 159°T), and is situated 8.9 miles north-north-east of Bloomfield. The terrain here is a study in subtle contours, where fields of corn and soybeans unfurl like vast, green carpets under an immense sky, broken only by the occasional stand of oak and maple trees that cling to the slightly more dramatic dips and rises. The air itself seems to carry the scent of turned earth and ripening grain, a constant, earthy perfume that deepens with the approach of evening, when the setting sun paints the western sky in hues of apricot and rose, casting long, softened shadows across the landscape. It is a quiet beauty, one that doesn't shout but rather whispers its presence, a testament to the enduring relationship between people and the fertile soil that sustains them. This locality, Floris, has long been shaped by the steady pulse of farming, a tradition that underpins its economy and character. The land is a provider, and generations have worked its bounty, their efforts visible in the well-tended fields and the sturdy farmsteads that dot the countryside. While not a hub of industry, the local economy thrives on the agricultural cycle, with grain elevators standing as silent sentinels to the harvest's success. The history of Floris is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring spirit of its people, who have weathered the seasons and economic shifts with resilience, fostering a sense of community that is as deeply rooted as the very crops they cultivate. The simple, unpretentious nature of Floris reflects this heritage, a place where life moves at a pace dictated by the sun and the soil, and where the quiet hum of rural existence is the prevailing sound.

About This Floris Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Floris, 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 Floris and Davis County.

Detailed location data for Floris includes the ZIP code (52560), telephone area code (712), county seat of Davis County (Bloomfield), and school district assignment (Davis 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 Floris is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.