About Coulter
Coulter is a tiny community in northern Iowa counting 220 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Coulter is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.47 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 89 residents per square mile.
📰 Coulter News Today
- Andrew James Coulter Obituary November 24, 2025 caldwellparrish.com · Nov 24
- Helen L. Coulter Obituary (1923 - 2026) - Marshalltown, IA - KWWL Legacy obituary · Aug 7
- Darrel K. Lind Obituary Oct 29, 2025 Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory · Oct 29
- In memoriam: Professor Emeritus Joe Coulter University of Iowa College of Public Health · Oct 2
- Thomas E. Worden Sr Obituary (2026) - Coulter, IA - Ewing Funeral Home & Monument Company - Clarion Legacy obituary · Aug 2
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What Makes Coulter Unique
- Positioned in northern 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 9 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Coulter
- Dudley's Corner
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)220
Rank in state#642 of 940
Land area2.47 sq mi
Density89/sq mi
Coordinates42.7330, -93.3701