Hornick Iowa Map

About Hornick, Iowa

Hornick is a locality in Woodbury County, Iowa, United States. It is a small community with a population of 340. The population density is 274.8 people per km². Hornick is located at 42.2305°N, 96.0975°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 51026.

Hornick rests in a landscape sculpted by the patient hand of agriculture, where broad fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards a horizon that often blazes with the fierce gold of Iowa sunsets. It lies 24.2 miles south-east of Sioux City, IA (from Sioux City, IA: bearing 140°T), and is situated 6.7 miles east of Sloan. The land itself is a study in subtle contours, a gently rolling expanse that belies the deep, dark earth beneath. Here, the sky feels vast, an endless dome that shifts through a spectrum of blues and grays, punctuated by the slow drift of cumulus clouds. The air, especially in the humid embrace of summer, carries the sweet, earthy scent of fertile soil and ripening grain, a fragrance that clings to everything. The quiet hum of distant tractors is a familiar sound, a constant reminder of the industry that defines this place. The story of Hornick is deeply entwined with the prairie's history, an agricultural outpost established by hardy settlers drawn to the promise of the fertile soil. Its economy remains rooted in the land, with grain elevators standing sentinel, testament to the ceaseless cycle of planting and harvest. While no grand monuments mark its landscape, the true landmarks are the weathered barns, the meticulously kept farmsteads, and the network of gravel roads that crisscross the countryside like veins. The rhythm of life in Hornick is dictated by the seasons, a deliberate pace that allows for contemplation of the enduring connection between the people and the earth that sustains them.

About This Hornick Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hornick, Iowa — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.230546, -96.097517. 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 Hornick and Woodbury County.

Detailed location data for Hornick includes the ZIP code (51026), telephone area code (563), county seat of Woodbury County (Sioux City), and school district assignment (Westwood 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 Hornick is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.