Hudson, Iowa — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Hudson, Black Hawk County.
| City | Hudson |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| County | Black Hawk |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 42.406653 |
| Longitude | -92.455467 |
| Population | 2,699 |
| Density | 119.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code(s) | 50643, 50613 |
| Area Code | 319 |
| County Seat | Waterloo |
| School District | Hudson Community School District |
Hudson is a locality in Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,699. The population density is 119.5 people per km². Hudson is located at 42.4067°N, 92.4555°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 50613.
Hudson rests in a landscape of gentle, rolling farmland, where the earth, a rich, dark loam, yields to the patient cultivation of seasons. It lies 8.3 miles south-west of Waterloo, IA (from Waterloo, IA: bearing 224°T), and is situated 8.4 miles south of Cedar Falls. The sky above is an expansive canvas, often a pale, washed blue in summer, deepening to a bruised purple and fiery orange as evening descends, casting long, softened shadows across the fields. The air here carries the scent of turned earth after a spring rain, or the dry, sweet perfume of sun-baked corn stalks in late August. The terrain is not dramatic, but possesses a quiet resilience, a steady, unhurried presence that mirrors the measured pace of life within Hudson. Trees, mostly sturdy oaks and maples, stand sentinel along property lines and cluster in small woodlots, their leaves rustling with secrets whispered on the breeze. The story of Hudson is deeply entwined with the agricultural heartland it inhabits, a place where families have worked the soil for generations, their livelihoods tethered to the whims of weather and the bounty of the land. This area, once traversed by native peoples, was settled by pioneers drawn to its fertile ground, establishing a community that has always prioritized hard work and neighborly support. While large industries are not its hallmark, the local economy thrives on the robust output of its farms, from corn and soybeans to the raising of livestock, with small businesses in the town center serving as vital hubs for residents. The sense of continuity is palpable; the same fields that fed one generation now nourish another, a testament to the enduring spirit of this prairie settlement.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Hudson, 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 Hudson and Black Hawk County.
Detailed location data for Hudson includes the ZIP code (50643), telephone area code (319), county seat of Black Hawk County (Waterloo), and school district assignment (Hudson 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 Hudson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |