Yarmouth Iowa Map

About Yarmouth, Iowa

Yarmouth is a locality in Des Moines County, Iowa, United States. It is a small community with a population of 85. The population density is 21.2 people per km². Yarmouth is located at 41.0264°N, 91.3235°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 52660.

Yarmouth lies in a broad, fertile expanse where the land, sculpted by ancient glaciers and millennia of wind and water, stretches towards a horizon often painted with the soft, diffused light of Iowa. It lies 45.1 miles south-south-east of Iowa City, IA (from Iowa City, IA: bearing 166°T), and is situated 7.9 miles north-north-east of New London. The terrain here is gently rolling, a patchwork of cultivated fields that give way to stands of mature oak and maple, their leaves rustling secrets in the summer breeze. Creeks, their banks often lined with the tenacious willows and cottonwoods that thrive in this region, meander through the countryside, their murmuring a constant, low song beneath the vast, open sky. The air itself carries a particular clarity, especially in the late afternoon, when the sun's golden slant catches the dust motes dancing above the gravel roads and lends a quiet dignity to the weathered barns and silos that dot the landscape. The story of Yarmouth is one of endurance and quiet growth, rooted deeply in the agricultural bounty of the land. For generations, the soil here has yielded its generous harvests, supporting families and shaping the very character of the place. The local economy, while not bustling with industry, finds its strength in the steadfast dedication to farming, a tradition passed down through the years, and in the small businesses that serve the surrounding rural communities. While no grand monuments mark its history, the enduring spirit of Yarmouth is evident in the well-kept homes and the unhurried rhythm of daily life, a testament to the enduring connection between its people and the rich, dark earth that sustains them.

About This Yarmouth Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Yarmouth, Iowa — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.026421, -91.323486. 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 Yarmouth and Des Moines County.

Detailed location data for Yarmouth includes the ZIP code (52660), telephone area code (712), county seat of Des Moines County (Burlington), and school district assignment (Mediapolis 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 Yarmouth is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.