About Alvord
Alvord, IA is a tiny community located in northwestern Iowa counting 216 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Alvord is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.58 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 372 residents per square mile.
📰 Alvord News Today
- Paul Harker Obituary Jun 25, 2026 Porter Family Funeral Home · Jun 25
- Donna Lea Nagel Obituary Mar 20, 2026 Jurrens Funeral Homes · Mar 20
- Men From Alvord, Rushmore, Taken To Hospital After Crash KIWA Radio · Jun 22
- Robert "Zeb" Newborg Obituary Jun 1, 2026 Porter Family Funeral Home · Jun 1
- Kenneth Theissen, 78, Alvord The N'West Iowa REVIEW · Dec 6
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What Makes Alvord Unique
- Positioned in northwestern 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
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)216
Rank in state#648 of 940
Land area0.58 sq mi
Density372/sq mi
Coordinates43.3417, -96.3037