Holstein Iowa Map

About Holstein, Iowa

Holstein is a locality in Ida County, Iowa, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,600. The population density is 380.0 people per km². Holstein is located at 42.4892°N, 95.5450°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 51025.

Holstein rests on a broad, gently rolling prairie, where the land stretches out under an immense sky, interrupted only by the occasional cluster of sturdy oak or the straight, dark lines of agricultural fields. It lies 43.6 miles east of Sioux City, IA (from Sioux City, IA: bearing 91°T), and is situated 18.0 miles south of Cherokee. The air here carries the clean, earthy scent of tilled soil and ripening corn, a fragrance that deepens and sweetens as the sun begins its slow descent. Even on a windless day, there’s a constant, subtle movement in the tall grasses that fringe the roads and fields, a silent conversation with the unseen currents of the atmosphere. Buildings in Holstein tend to be of practical construction, their facades weathered by the Iowa seasons, reflecting a community built on enduring substance rather than fleeting trends. This corner of Ida County has long been shaped by the agricultural heartbeat of the Midwest, its economy intrinsically tied to the fertile black soil that yields bountiful harvests of corn and soybeans. The history of Holstein is written in the perseverance of its settlers, who coaxed a living from this land, and the echoes of those efforts can still be felt in the quiet diligence of its residents. While no grand monuments mark its past, the town’s character is defined by a grounded practicality and a deep connection to the cycles of planting and harvest. The occasional silo, a sentinel against the horizon, stands as a quiet testament to the enduring spirit of this place, a place where life unfolds at a pace dictated by the seasons and the steady work of the land.

About This Holstein Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Holstein, Iowa — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.489153, -95.545003. 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 Holstein and Ida County.

Detailed location data for Holstein includes the ZIP code (51025), telephone area code (563), county seat of Ida County (Ida Grove), and school district assignment (Galva-Holstein 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 Holstein is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.