Runnells Iowa Map

About Runnells, Iowa

Runnells is a locality in Polk County, Iowa, United States. It is a small community with a population of 440. The population density is 266.7 people per km². Runnells is located at 41.5111°N, 93.3574°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 50237.

Runnells breathes the broad, open sky of Iowa, a place where the land unfolds in gentle swells and dips, painted with the emerald hues of summer fields and the golden washes of autumn. It lies 14.4 miles east-south-east of Des Moines, IA (from Des Moines, IA: bearing 115°T), and is situated 9.8 miles east-south-east of Pleasant Hill. The air here carries a certain quiet confidence, a softness that settles after the sun dips low, casting long, Vermeer-like shadows across the cultivated earth. The landscape is a mosaic of fertile farmland, punctuated by stands of hardy trees that offer a whisper of shade, and crossed by the subtle, meandering paths of creeks that feed the larger rivers. Even the wind seems to have a particular song as it sweeps across these plains, a low hum that speaks of endless horizons and the steady pulse of the agricultural heartland. The story of Runnells is deeply entwined with the fertile soil and the enduring spirit of those who have worked it. This is a place whose economy has long been tethered to the bounty of the land, with crops like corn and soybeans stretching towards the horizon, a testament to generations of dedicated farming. The town itself, a compact collection of homes and businesses, offers a glimpse into a slower, more deliberate pace of life, where neighborly waves are commonplace and the changing seasons dictate much of the daily rhythm. While not a place of grand pronouncements, Runnells holds its own quiet dignity, a reflection of the hardworking people and the enduring legacy of Iowa's agricultural heritage.

About This Runnells Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Runnells, Iowa — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.511101, -93.357432. 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 Runnells and Polk County.

Detailed location data for Runnells includes the ZIP code (50237), telephone area code (515), county seat of Polk County (Des Moines), and school district assignment (Southeast Polk 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 Runnells is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.