Iowa Louisiana Map

About Iowa, Louisiana

Iowa is a locality in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,200. The population density is 369.0 people per km². Iowa is located at 30.2369°N, 93.0138°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 70647.

Iowa, a place where the air hangs thick and sweet with the scent of pine and damp earth, lies in a quiet corner of southwestern Louisiana. It lies 12.2 miles east of Lake Charles, LA (from Lake Charles, LA: bearing 87°T), and is situated 11.5 miles east-south-east of Moss Bluff. The landscape here is a study in subtle greens and browns, a gentle rolling terrain that slopes imperceptibly toward unseen waterways. Towering pines, their needles whispering secrets to the wind, punctuate the sky, while beneath them, a dense undergrowth of palmettos and ferns forms a verdant carpet. The very light seems to have a peculiar quality, filtering through the dense canopy in shifting patterns that dapple the forest floor, lending an almost mystical aura to the afternoon. The silence here is not an absence of sound, but a symphony of rustles, chirps, and the distant murmur of life. This small pocket of Iowa, though geographically distinct from its Midwestern namesake, shares a spirit of resilience and quiet industry. Its history is tied to the logging and turpentine industries that once thrived here, echoes of which can still be felt in the weathered, unpainted structures that dot the landscape. The local economy, while more diversified now, still bears the imprint of those foundational trades, with a strong agricultural presence that includes cattle ranching and the cultivation of rice and soybeans. The nearby Calcasieu River, a vital artery for commerce and recreation, shapes the rhythm of life, offering opportunities for fishing and boating, and a constant reminder of the natural forces that have shaped this unique locale.

About This Iowa Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Iowa, Louisiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 30.236874, -93.013761. 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 Iowa and Calcasieu Parish.

Detailed location data for Iowa includes the ZIP code (70647), telephone area code (985), county seat of Calcasieu Parish, and school district assignment (Calcasieu Parish 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 Iowa is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.