Inwood Iowa Map

About Inwood, Iowa

Inwood is a locality in Lyon County, Iowa, United States. It is a small community with a population of 793. The population density is 229.2 people per km². Inwood is located at 43.3072°N, 96.4320°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 51240.

Inwood rests on the broad, open plains of northwestern Iowa, where the land stretches out in a gentle, unbroken sweep under a sky that seems to hold an infinite blue. It lies 21.5 miles south-east of Sioux Falls, SD (from Sioux Falls, SD: bearing 141°T), and is situated 9.9 miles north-west of Rock Valley. Here, the terrain is a study in subtle shifts, a vast canvas painted with the deep greens of summer crops and the golden hues of ripening grain, punctuated by the silvery threads of winding creeks that carve their patient paths through the soil. The air itself carries a clean, crisp scent, a blend of sun-baked earth and the distant breath of growing things, and in the quiet hours of late afternoon, the light softens, casting long, languid shadows that stretch across fields like sleeping giants. The history of Inwood is deeply entwined with the agricultural heartland it inhabits, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who first settled this fertile ground. For generations, the economy has been anchored by the bounty of the land, with corn and soybeans forming the backbone of local prosperity, their endless rows marching towards the horizon. This agricultural heritage also shaped the character of Inwood, fostering a sense of community built on shared labor and mutual reliance, a quiet resilience that has seen it through the changing seasons and the ebb and flow of time. The simple, sturdy architecture of its homes and businesses speaks of practicality and a grounded existence, reflecting a place where life unfolds at a deliberate, unhurried pace, measured by the turning of the earth and the cycles of the sun.

About This Inwood Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Inwood, 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 Inwood and Lyon County.

Detailed location data for Inwood includes the ZIP code (51240), telephone area code (563), county seat of Lyon County (Rock Rapids), and school district assignment (West Lyon 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 Inwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.