Dike, Iowa
City · Population 1,293 · #228 in Iowa
About Dike
Dike is a small town in central Iowa counting 1,293 people who proudly call it home.
Dike holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.39 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 930 residents per square mile.
📰 Dike News Today
- Schedule - Dike-New Hartford Wolverines (Dike, IA) Basketball 26-27 MaxPreps · Jul 30
- Dike's Fox Ridge Golf Course for sale; owner seeks community buyers KWWL · Mar 11
- Wayne Leroy Paige Obituary (1933 - 2026) - Dike, IA - KWWL Legacy obituary · Aug 1
- Harris Hans Jorgensen Obituary February 4, 2026 dahlfuneralhome.com · Feb 4
- Teen injured after crashing stolen truck during police on chase in Grundy County KGAN · Mar 13
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Dike Unique
- The only place in America named Dike — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Part of the fabric of Iowa — one of 1,026 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Dike
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Dike
- Dike Elementary School
- Dike-New Hartford High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,293
Rank in state#228 of 940
Land area1.39 sq mi
Density930/sq mi
Coordinates42.4641, -92.6256