Osceola Iowa Map

About Osceola, Iowa

Osceola is a locality in Clarke County, Iowa, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,523. The population density is 266.3 people per km². Osceola is located at 41.0339°N, 93.7655°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 50213.

Osceola rests on a broad, gently sloping plain, a landscape defined by the soft curves of the Iowa countryside. It lies 37.6 miles south of West Des Moines, IA (from West Des Moines, IA: bearing 184°T), and is situated 9.6 miles east of Murray. The land here is a study in subtle gradients, where fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards horizons softened by the hazy breath of summer. Mature oaks and maples, their branches reaching like arthritic fingers, punctuate the open expanse, offering pockets of shade that deepen the greens of the grass and the muted earth tones of the unplowed soil. After a rain, the air carries a clean, mineral scent, a freshness that seems to rise directly from the rich, dark loam. The sky above Osceola is vast, an expansive canvas that shifts from the pale blue of morning to the bruised purples and oranges of twilight, a constant reminder of the wide-open spaces that surround this Iowa settlement. The history of Osceola is intrinsically tied to the rich agricultural bounty of this region, a legacy shaped by the settlement patterns of the 19th century. The local economy still finds its sturdy roots in farming, with grain elevators standing as silent sentinels against the sky, testament to the generations who have cultivated this land. Beyond the fields, a quiet industriousness prevails, with local businesses serving the needs of the surrounding agricultural communities. A distinctive feature is the sense of enduring connection to the past, a feeling that the rhythms of life here are still influenced by the footsteps of pioneers and the steady progress of agricultural innovation. The very texture of the place, from the weathered wood of old farmhouses to the well-worn paths through town, speaks of a continuity that grounds Osceola in its own unique narrative.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Osceola, 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 Osceola and Clarke County.

Detailed location data for Osceola includes the ZIP code (50213), telephone area code (515), county seat of Clarke County (Osceola), and school district assignment (Clarke 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 Osceola is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.