Sloan Iowa Map

About Sloan, Iowa

Sloan is a locality in Woodbury County, Iowa, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,018. The population density is 590.1 people per km². Sloan is located at 42.2328°N, 96.2281°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 51055.

Sloan, Iowa, unfolds as a quiet expanse across the gently rolling terrain of Woodbury County. It lies 20.5 miles south-south-east of Sioux City, IA (from Sioux City, IA: bearing 154°T), and is situated 8.3 miles north-north-west of Whiting. The land here breathes with the vastness of the prairie, vast fields of corn and soybeans stretching towards horizons that seem to hold the sky itself. In the late afternoon, when the sun begins its descent, the light takes on a warm, buttery quality, casting long shadows that soften the edges of the landscape and lend a contemplative mood to the open spaces. The air, especially after a summer rain, carries the clean, earthy scent of damp soil and growing things, a constant reminder of the agricultural heart that beats at Sloan's core. The history of Sloan is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring spirit of those who have cultivated this land. Its economy has long been tied to the rich soil, a legacy of agricultural endeavor that continues to shape its character. While the pace of life here is unhurried, a quiet industry hums beneath the surface, driven by the cycles of planting and harvest. The town itself, a collection of sturdy buildings and friendly faces, reflects a deep-rooted sense of place, a community built on shared experience and the enduring strength of its agricultural heritage.

About This Sloan Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Sloan, Iowa — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.232769, -96.228079. 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 Sloan and Woodbury County.

Detailed location data for Sloan includes the ZIP code (51055), telephone area code (563), county seat of Woodbury County (Sioux City), and school district assignment (Westwood 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 Sloan is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.