Floyd County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 census, the population was 15,627. The county seat is Charles City.
| Name: | Floyd County |
|---|---|
| FIPS code: | 19-067 |
| State: | Iowa |
| Founded: | 1851 |
| Named for: | Charles Floyd |
| Seat: | Charles City |
| Largest city: | Charles City |
| Total Area: | 501 sq mi (1,300 km²) |
| Land Area: | 501 sq mi (1,300 km²) |
| Total Population: | 15,627 |
| Population Density: | 31/sq mi (12/km²) |
| Time zone: | UTC−6 (Central) |
| Summer Time Zone (DST): | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Website: | www.floydco.iowa.gov |
Floyd County location map. Where is Floyd County?
History
Floyd County was established in 1854 and was named for Sergeant Charles Floyd of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, who died in 1804 near what is now Sioux City, Iowa, and who was the only member to die on the Expedition.
The first school in the county was taught at Nora Springs in 1854. The second was opened at Charles City, the third at Floyd. Twelve years later there were 54 schools in the county, in September 1875, there were 100 school-houses in Floyd County.
Floyd County Road Map
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 501 square miles (1,300 km), of which 501 square miles (1,300 km) is land and 0.8 square miles (2.1 km) (0.1%) is water.
Major highways
- U.S. Highway 18
- U.S. Highway 218
- Iowa Highway 14
- Iowa Highway 27
Adjacent counties
- Mitchell County (north)
- Chickasaw County (east)
- Butler County (south)
- Cerro Gordo County (west)
- Howard County (northeast)
- Bremer County (southeast)
- Franklin County (southwest)
Floyd County Topographic Map
Floyd County Satellite Map
Floyd County Outline Map
