Stuart Iowa Map

About Stuart, Iowa

Stuart is a locality in Guthrie County, Iowa, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,655. The population density is 225.2 people per km². Stuart is located at 41.5033°N, 94.3186°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 50250.

Stuart unfolds across a landscape of rolling Iowa farmland, where horizons stretch wide and the sky feels vast enough to swallow the sun. It lies 23.6 miles west-south-west of Waukee, IA (from Waukee, IA: bearing 252°T), and is situated 8.7 miles south-west of Redfield. The land here is a quilt of emerald and gold, stitched with the darker green of mature trees that line the occasional creek bed or punctuate the open fields. In the hush of late afternoon, the light slants low, painting the cultivated acres in shades of honey and amber, and casting long, soft shadows that blur the edges of the world. The air carries the scent of turned earth and ripening corn, a perfume that speaks of seasons turning and the quiet industry of growth. Even the houses, often painted in cheerful, sturdy colors, seem to embrace the expansive sky, their roofs reflecting the pale blue of a summer day. The history of Stuart is deeply rooted in the agricultural bounty of Guthrie County, a place where generations have coaxed sustenance from the rich prairie soil. Its founding and growth were intrinsically linked to the railroads that sliced through this landscape, bringing people and commerce to the heartland, a legacy still visible in the sturdy, if sometimes weathered, brick buildings that line its main street. The local economy, while still drawing heavily on farming, has diversified, with small businesses and services catering to both residents and those passing through. A particular charm of Stuart lies in its unpretentious character, a place where the rhythm of life is dictated by the sun and the seasons, and where neighborly waves are as common as the rustling of corn stalks in the breeze.

About This Stuart Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Stuart, 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 Stuart and Guthrie County.

Detailed location data for Stuart includes the ZIP code (50250), telephone area code (515), county seat of Guthrie County (Guthrie Center), and school district assignment (West Central Valley 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 Stuart is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.