Elk Horn, Iowa

About Elk Horn

Set in the western part of Iowa, Elk Horn is a tiny community with an estimated population of 631.

Officially, Elk Horn is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.73 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 864 residents per square mile.

📰 Elk Horn News Today

• Gov. Reynolds visits Elk Horn to promote Iowa’s outdoor attractions KCCI · Jun 29
• Giant troll sculpture by renowned artist brings visitors from across the country to tiny Elk Horn, Iowa KMTV 3 News Now Omaha · Apr 29
• Karma Sorensen Obituary Jun 4, 2026 https://www.ohdefuneralhome.com/ · Jun 4
• A tiny Danish American town loyal to Trump is baffled by his threats to take Greenland NBC News · Jan 23
• Ruth Ellen Heilig Obituary Jan 27, 2026 Schmidt Family Funeral Homes · Jan 27

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

📰 Local News

Read the latest Iowa headlines on our news site, Bless News Daily.

What Makes Elk Horn Unique

• The only place in America named Elk Horn — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• 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

• Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Danish Windmill Museum and Welcome Center · Museum
• Museum of Danish America · Museum
• Bedstemor's House · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Elk Horn

• Elk Horn City Park reviews ★
• Elk Horn Creek Recreation Area · Nature reserve reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Elk Horn

• ExiraElk Horn-Kimballton High School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

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