About Laurel
Set in the central part of Iowa, Laurel is a tiny community counting 214 people who proudly call it home.
Laurel holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.25 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 856 residents per square mile.
📰 Laurel News Today
- Gary Paul Obituary Jun 1, 2026 Mitchell Family Funeral Home · Jun 1
- William and Susan Green Obituary (2026) - Marshalltown, IA - Mitchell Family Funeral Home - Marshalltown Legacy obituary · Jul 24
- Barbara Viola Campbell Obituary Apr 19, 2026 Murdoch Funeral Homes & Cremation Service · Apr 19
- Barbara McMeekin Obituary Jun 4, 2026 Mitchell Family Funeral Home · Jun 4
- Orrell May Veren hamiltonsfuneralhome.com · Feb 21
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Laurel Unique
- One of 10 places in the US named Laurel — but the Iowa one has a character all its own.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.25 sq mi.
- 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.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Laurel
- Die Wehrmann Prairie · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Laurel
- East Marshall Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)214
Rank in state#650 of 940
Land area0.25 sq mi
Density856/sq mi
Coordinates41.8840, -92.9223