Lorimor Iowa Map

About Lorimor, Iowa

Lorimor is a locality in Union County, Iowa, United States. It is a small community with a population of 319. The population density is 335.6 people per km². Lorimor is located at 41.1283°N, 94.0533°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 50149.

Lorimor rests in a broad, open expanse where the sky feels vast enough to swallow the horizon. It lies 34.5 miles south-south-west of Waukee, IA (from Waukee, IA: bearing 195°T), and is situated 8.1 miles north-west of Murray. The land here rolls with a gentle persistence, a topography shaped by ancient glaciers that smoothed and sculpted the Iowa prairie into broad, sweeping plains. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch out in neat, geometric patterns, their verdant or golden hues shifting with the seasons and the angle of the sun. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a dry, sun-warmed scent of earth and growing things, a clean perfume that speaks of the rich, dark soil beneath. Scattered farmsteads, their silos like sentinels against the immense sky, punctuate the landscape, each a small island of human endeavor in the sea of agriculture. The story of Lorimor is inextricably tied to the railroad that once brought lifeblood to this prairie crossroads. Established in the late 19th century, its economy was built on the fertile land and the ability to transport its bounty, primarily grain, to distant markets. While the railway's hum has faded, agriculture remains the beating heart of Lorimor, with generations of families tending the same fields. The town itself retains a quiet, unhurried character, a place where conversations might begin with the weather and end with an invitation to supper. Its modest main street, lined with buildings that have weathered decades, offers a simple elegance, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who have called this prairie settlement home.

About This Lorimor Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Lorimor, 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 Lorimor and Union County.

Detailed location data for Lorimor includes the ZIP code (50149), telephone area code (515), county seat of Union County (Creston), and school district assignment (East Union 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 Lorimor is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.