About Ainsworth
Ainsworth, IA is a tiny community located in southeastern Iowa counting 511 people who proudly call it home.
Ainsworth holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.37 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,381 residents per square mile.
📰 Ainsworth News Today
- Bryan "Turbo" Lasek Obituary Mar 14, 2026 jonesfh.com · Mar 16
- James "Jim" Kent Covington Obituary May 15, 2026 peterseimfuneralhome.com · May 15
- Brief tornado confirmed in eastern Iowa on Thursday KCRG · Jun 12
- Janelle Limoges Obituary (1948 - 2026) - Ainsworth, IA - Southeast Iowa Union Legacy obituary · Apr 14
- Leon F. Mcneil Obituary Jan 8, 2014 jonesfh.com · Apr 16
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Ainsworth Unique
- Positioned in southeastern Iowa, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Iowa — one of 1,026 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Ainsworth
- John's Shamrock BBQ
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)511
Rank in state#432 of 940
Land area0.37 sq mi
Density1,381/sq mi
Coordinates41.2901, -91.5543