Lake Mills Iowa Map

About Lake Mills, Iowa

Lake Mills is a locality in Winnebago County, Iowa, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,088. The population density is 292.2 people per km². Lake Mills is located at 43.4194°N, 93.5333°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 50450.

Lake Mills lies cradled by the rolling terrain of northern Iowa, a place where the sky seems to stretch further than anywhere else. It lies 24.8 miles north-west of Mason City, IA (from Mason City, IA: bearing 318°T), and is situated 17.8 miles south-south-west of Albert Lea. The land here is a patchwork of fertile fields, their green and gold hues shifting with the seasons, interspersed with the deep, dark lines of freshly plowed earth. A quiet lake, its surface often reflecting the vast, cloud-strewn heavens, gives the settlement its name and its gentle, reflective character. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a crispness that speaks of wide-open spaces and the promise of a clear day, a subtle perfume of damp soil and distant cornflowers. The history of Lake Mills is intrinsically tied to the rich agricultural heritage of this region, a legacy that continues to shape its local economy. Generations have worked this land, cultivating crops that feed the nation and raising livestock that sustain the community. The scent of drying hay often drifts on the breeze during the summer months, a familiar aroma that grounds the present in the past. While farming remains a cornerstone, the town also supports a diverse array of small businesses, their storefronts lining the familiar main street, each contributing to the steady, unhurried pulse of daily life. A notable landmark, the old grain elevator, stands as a silent sentinel, a reminder of the enduring connection between the town and the bounty of the surrounding fields.

About This Lake Mills Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Lake Mills, 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 Lake Mills and Winnebago County.

Detailed location data for Lake Mills includes the ZIP code (50450), telephone area code (515), county seat of Winnebago County (Forest City), and school district assignment (Lake Mills 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 Lake Mills is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.