About Craig
Craig, IA is a tiny community located in northwestern Iowa with an estimated population of 78.
Officially, Craig is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.09 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 867 residents per square mile.
📰 Craig News Today
- Craig Allan Webster Obituary (1974 - 2026) - Cedar Rapids, IA - The Gazette Legacy obituary · Aug 18
- Craig A. Chambers Obituary Aug 16, 2026 Fouts Funeral Home · Aug 16
- Teammates for life; the story of Roger Craig & Jamie Williams KWQC · Aug 6
- Craig Watson Cedar Memorial · Jul 29
- Hooper Mayor Sheri Bingham announces City Council vacancy; David Craig moving to Iowa - Standard-Examiner Standard-Examiner · Aug 6
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What Makes Craig Unique
- One of 6 places in the US named Craig — but the Iowa one has a character all its own.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.09 sq mi.
- With 78 residents, it's one of America's smallest incorporated communities — everybody really does know everybody.
- Positioned in northwestern 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.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)78
Rank in state#851 of 940
Land area0.09 sq mi
Density867/sq mi
Coordinates42.8955, -96.3096