Map of Decatur County, Iowa

Decatur County (/dɪˈkeɪtər/) is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 census, the population was 7,645. The county seat is Leon. This county is named for Stephen Decatur Jr., a hero in the War of 1812.

Decatur County overview:
Name:Decatur County
FIPS code:19-053
State:Iowa
Founded:1846
Named for:Stephen Decatur Jr.
Seat:Leon
Largest city:Lamoni
Total Area:533 sq mi (1,380 km²)
Land Area:532 sq mi (1,380 km²)
Total Population:7,645
Population Density:14/sq mi (5.5/km²)
Time zone:UTC−6 (Central)
Summer Time Zone (DST):UTC−5 (CDT)
Website:www.decaturcountyiowa.org

Decatur County location map. Where is Decatur County?

Decatur County location on the U.S. Map. Where is Decatur County.
Location of Decatur County in the the United States.
Decatur County location on the Iowa map. Where is Decatur County.
Location of Decatur County in Iowa.

History

Decatur County was organized in 1850 and named for Stephen Decatur, a naval hero of the War of 1812. The current courthouse was dedicated in 1908.

Decatur County Road Map

Decatur CountyStreet Map.
Street map of Decatur County, Iowa. Source: OpenStreetMap (OSM)
Decatur CountyMap
Decatur Countypolitical map.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 533 square miles (1,380 km), of which 532 square miles (1,380 km) is land and 1.6 square miles (4.1 km) (0.3%) is water.

Major highways

  • Interstate 35
  • U.S. Highway 69
  • Iowa Highway 2

Transit

  • List of intercity bus stops in Iowa

Adjacent counties

Decatur County Topographic Map

Topographic Map of Decatur County, Iowa
Decatur County Topo map.

Decatur County Satellite Map

Satellite Map of Decatur County, Iowa
Decatur County satellite map.

Decatur County Outline Map

Outline Map of Decatur County, Iowa
Decatur County outline map.

See also

Map of Iowa State and its subdivision: Map of other states:
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