About Auburn
Set in the western part of Iowa, Auburn is a tiny community, home to 253 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Auburn holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.5 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 506 residents per square mile.
📰 Auburn News Today
- Sheriff: Pickup intentionally struck UTV on Iowa road, causing 1 fatality and an injury KTIV · Jul 23
- Pearl adds Iowa/Creighton transfer Owen Freeman to roster - Auburn Tigers Auburn Tigers - Official Athletics Website · Apr 22
- Auburn OL DeAndre Carter commits to Iowa State Cyclone Fanatic · Jan 5
- Ronald James Miles memorialservicesofiowa.com · May 28
- Kyle Rath of Auburn Carroll Broadcasting Company · Apr 14
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Auburn Unique
- One of 18 places in the US named Auburn — but the Iowa one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in western 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 Auburn
- Fat Guy's Pub and Grub
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)253
Rank in state#606 of 940
Land area0.5 sq mi
Density506/sq mi
Coordinates42.2495, -94.8777