Jones County is a county in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 census the population was 20,646. The county seat is Anamosa. The county was founded in 1837 and named after George Wallace Jones, a United States senator and member of Congress.
Jones County is included in the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Statistical Area.
| Name: | Jones County |
|---|---|
| FIPS code: | 19-105 |
| State: | Iowa |
| Founded: | December 21, 1837 |
| Named for: | George Wallace Jones |
| Seat: | Anamosa |
| Largest city: | Anamosa |
| Total Area: | 577 sq mi (1,490 km²) |
| Land Area: | 576 sq mi (1,490 km²) |
| Total Population: | 20,646 |
| Population Density: | 36/sq mi (14/km²) |
| Time zone: | UTC−6 (Central) |
| Summer Time Zone (DST): | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Website: | www.jonescountyiowa.gov |
Jones County location map. Where is Jones County?
Jones County Road Map
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 577 square miles (1,490 km), of which 576 square miles (1,490 km) is land and 1.4 square miles (3.6 km) (0.2%) is water.
Major highways
- U.S. Highway 151
- Iowa Highway 1
- Iowa Highway 38
- Iowa Highway 64
- Iowa Highway 136
Airport
Monticello Regional Airport (MXO) serves the county and surrounding communities.
Adjacent counties
- Delaware County (northwest)
- Dubuque County (northeast)
- Jackson County (east)
- Clinton County (southeast)
- Cedar County (south)
- Linn County (west)
Jones County Topographic Map
Jones County Satellite Map
Jones County Outline Map
