Taylor County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 census, the population was 5,896, making it the fourth-least populous county in Iowa. The county seat is Bedford. The county was formed in 1847 and named after General and President Zachary Taylor.
Name: | Taylor County |
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FIPS code: | 19-173 |
State: | Iowa |
Founded: | 1847 |
Named for: | Zachary Taylor |
Seat: | Bedford |
Largest city: | Bedford |
Total Area: | 535 sq mi (1,390 km²) |
Land Area: | 532 sq mi (1,380 km²) |
Total Population: | 5,896 |
Population Density: | 11/sq mi (4.3/km²) |
Time zone: | UTC−6 (Central) |
Summer Time Zone (DST): | UTC−5 (CDT) |
Website: | taylorcounty.iowa.gov |
Taylor County location map. Where is Taylor County?
Taylor County Road Map
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 535 square miles (1,390 km), of which 532 square miles (1,380 km) is land and 2.8 square miles (7.3 km) (0.5%) is water.
A portion of Taylor County at one time was part of Missouri.
Major highways
- Iowa Highway 2
- Iowa Highway 25
- Iowa Highway 148
Adjacent counties
- Adams County (north)
- Ringgold County (east)
- Worth County, Missouri (southeast)
- Nodaway County, Missouri (southwest)
- Page County (west)
Taylor County Topographic Map
Taylor County Satellite Map
Taylor County Outline Map
See also
Map of Iowa State and its subdivision:- Adair
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