Spillville Iowa Map

About Spillville, Iowa

Spillville is a locality in Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States. It is a small community with a population of 356. The population density is 359.5 people per km². Spillville is located at 43.2050°N, 91.9510°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 52168.

Spillville rests in a shallow valley carved by the Upper Iowa River, its gentle slopes softened by fields of corn and soybeans that stretch towards a wide, pale sky. It lies 53.1 miles north-north-east of Waterloo, IA (from Waterloo, IA: bearing 22°T), and is situated 4.6 miles west-north-west of Calmar. The river itself, a ribbon of clear water, meanders through the landscape, its presence marked by the rustle of cottonwoods and the occasional glint of sunlight on its surface. Old farmhouses, their paint weathered to muted tones, dot the countryside, their stoic forms hinting at generations of quiet endurance. The air here carries a clean, earthy scent, a blend of fertile soil and the distant sweetness of hay drying in the sun, and in the evenings, the light takes on a honeyed quality, bathing the fields in a warm, ephemeral glow. This is a place where Czech heritage has left an indelible mark, a legacy of hard work and artistic spirit evident in the stoic architecture and the enduring traditions. The Bily Clocks, intricate wooden timepieces carved by local artisans, are a testament to this craft, their delicate mechanisms a surprising counterpoint to the robust agricultural economy that has long sustained Spillville. The river, once a vital artery for transport and industry, now primarily offers a tranquil setting for recreation, its banks a popular spot for fishing and quiet contemplation. The pulse of Spillville beats with a steady, unhurried rhythm, a place where community bonds are strong and the simple act of greeting a neighbor on the street feels like a genuine connection.

About This Spillville Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Spillville, 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 Spillville and Winneshiek County.

Detailed location data for Spillville includes the ZIP code (52168), telephone area code (712), county seat of Winneshiek County (Decorah), and school district assignment (South Winneshiek 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 Spillville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.