Clemons, Iowa
City · Population 135 · #761 in Iowa
About Clemons
Set in the central part of Iowa, Clemons is a tiny community, home to 135 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Clemons holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.25 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 540 residents per square mile.
📰 Clemons News Today
- Clemons Named to Big 12 Preseason Team Iowa State Athletics · Jan 28
- Paul Clemons Obituary Nov 18, 2025 Mitchell Family Funeral Home · Nov 18
- Sandra Clemons Obituary (2026) - Harlan, IA - Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan Legacy obituary · Aug 12
- Jessie Clemons’ rise: “Not under the radar anymore” Iowa State Daily · Feb 24
- Rodney”Rod” Dutton Times Republican · Oct 9
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What Makes Clemons Unique
- The only place in America named Clemons — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.25 sq mi.
- 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.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)135
Rank in state#761 of 940
Land area0.25 sq mi
Density540/sq mi
Coordinates42.1139, -93.1587