Arispe, Iowa

About Arispe

Arispe, IA is a tiny community located in southern Iowa, home to 95 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Arispe is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.5 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 190 residents per square mile.

📰 Arispe News Today

• Arispe, IA Weather Forecast AccuWeather · Aug 11
• Arispe, Iowa Population 2026 World Population Review · Aug 18
• 13 photos: Arispe’s gathering spot, Frank’s Service The Des Moines Register · Sep 22
• Dennis Loury Obituary Aug 24, 2026 Pearson Family Funeral Service & Cremation Center · Aug 24
• Patricia A. Arispe Obituary Sep 1, 2022 Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory · Sep 1

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What Makes Arispe Unique

• The only place in America named Arispe — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• With 95 residents, it's one of America's smallest incorporated communities — everybody really does know everybody.
• Positioned in southern Iowa, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

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.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Arispe

• Roadside Bar & Grill — burger

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🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Arispe

• Arispe City Park reviews ★

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