Map of Iowa County, Wisconsin

Iowa County is a county in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2020 census, the population was 23,709. Its county seat and largest city is Dodgeville. When created, it was part of the Michigan Territory. Iowa County is part of the Madison, Wisconsin, Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Iowa County overview:
Name:	Iowa County
FIPS code:	55-049
State:	Wisconsin
Founded:	1830
Named for:	Iowa people
Seat:	Dodgeville
Largest city:	Dodgeville
Total Area:	768 sq mi (1,990 km²)
Land Area:	763 sq mi (1,980 km²)
Total Population:	23,709
Population Density:	31.1/sq mi (12.0/km²)

Iowa County location map. Where is Iowa County?

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

Iowa County location on the Wisconsin map. Where is Iowa County. — Location of Iowa County in Wisconsin.

History

The county organized under the Michigan Territory government in 1830. It was named for the Iowa tribe.

Iowa County Road Map

Iowa CountyStreet Map. — Street map of Iowa County, Wisconsin. Source: OpenStreetMap (OSM)

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has an area of 768 square miles (1,990 km), of which 763 square miles (1,980 km) is land and 5.4 square miles (14 km) (0.7%) is water. It is drained by tributaries of the Pecatonica River, which has its headwaters in the county. The highest point in the county is West Blue Mound at 1,716 ft. above sea level. The lowest point is the Wisconsin river at the Grant County line at 667 ft. above sea level.

Rivers and streams

Harker Creek

Major highways

U.S. Highway 14
U.S. Highway 18
U.S. Highway 151
Highway 23 (Wisconsin)
Highway 39 (Wisconsin)
Highway 78 (Wisconsin)
Highway 80 (Wisconsin)
Highway 130 (Wisconsin)
Highway 133 (Wisconsin)
Highway 191 (Wisconsin)

Railroads

Wisconsin and Southern Railroad

Buses

List of intercity bus stops in Wisconsin

Airport

Iowa County Airport (KMRJ) serves the county and surrounding communities.