About Holstein
Holstein, IA is a small town located in western Iowa counting 1,475 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Holstein is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.58 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 934 residents per square mile.
📰 Holstein News Today
- Cynthia Louise Dittmer Obituary Jul 8, 2026 nicklasdjensenfh.com · Jul 8
- Iowa DOT proposing redesign for Highway 20 intersection near Holstein, seeks community input KTIV · Jul 8
- Tell us what you think about the proposed improvements at the U.S. 20 and U.S. 59 intersections near Holstein starting July 8 Iowa Department of Transportation (.gov) · Jul 2
- Video from Holstein, Iowa. fox10tv.com · May 17
- Rosemary Clausen Obituary (1931 - 2026) - Holstein, IA - Sioux City Journal Legacy obituary · Jul 28
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What Makes Holstein Unique
- 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
- 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 11 miles.
🏫 Schools in Holstein
- Galva-Holstein Elementary School
- Ridge View High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,475
Rank in state#210 of 940
Land area1.58 sq mi
Density934/sq mi
Coordinates42.4871, -95.5429