Greenfield Iowa Map

About Greenfield, Iowa

Greenfield is a locality in Adair County, Iowa, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,894. The population density is 391.5 people per km². Greenfield is located at 41.3053°N, 94.4614°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 50849.

Greenfield unfolds across a landscape of gently rolling prairie, where the horizon stretches with an almost benevolent breadth, punctuated by stands of mature oak and the occasional windbreak of pine. It lies 36.6 miles south-west of Waukee, IA (from Waukee, IA: bearing 235°T), and is situated 5.3 miles east-north-east of Fontanelle. The land here is a study in subtle textures, from the rich, dark loam of cultivated fields to the softer, feathery grasses that hug the shallow draws and creek beds. In the late afternoon, the sun, when it deigns to descend, casts long, golden shadows that imbue the sparse clusters of farmsteads and the quiet streets of Greenfield with a profound sense of stillness. The air itself carries a clean, earthy scent, a blend of ripening corn, damp soil, and the distant, sweet perfume of alfalfa, a constant reminder of the agricultural heart that beats at this place. The story of Greenfield is deeply rooted in the fertile soil that defines Adair County, a narrative of westward expansion and the enduring spirit of agriculture. For generations, the economy of Greenfield has been inextricably linked to the cultivation of corn and soybeans, with the rhythmic planting and harvesting dictating the pulse of daily life. The town’s early settlers, drawn by the promise of abundant land, established a community built on hard work and mutual reliance, a character that still resonates in the friendly waves exchanged between passing cars and the steady hum of local businesses. Beyond the fields, the presence of the Nodaway River, though perhaps a modest waterway in the grand scheme, has historically offered a vital resource, shaping the land and providing a quiet beauty to the surrounding countryside, a subtle vein of life running through the broader, more open canvas of Iowa.

About This Greenfield Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Greenfield, 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 Greenfield and Adair County.

Detailed location data for Greenfield includes the ZIP code (50849), telephone area code (319), county seat of Adair County (Greenfield), and school district assignment (Nodaway Valley 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 Greenfield is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.