About Lone Rock
Lone Rock, IA is a tiny community located in northwestern Iowa, home to 143 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Lone Rock is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.12 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,192 residents per square mile.
📰 Lone Rock News Today
- Kearn R. Marlow Obituary (2026) - Lone Rock, IA - Oakcrest Funeral Services Bancroft Legacy obituary · Feb 10
- 25 tornadoes confirmed so far in Iowa from recent storms KCCI · May 20
- Tornado Breakdown from Sunday Evening Northwest Iowa Now · May 21
- Days of storms ended with more than 2 dozen tornadoes in Iowa The Des Moines Register · May 21
- UPDATE: Six confirmed tornadoes from Sunday's storms KIMT · May 19
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Lone Rock Unique
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.12 sq mi.
- Positioned in northwestern 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
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Lone Rock · Attraction
- Lone Rock Historical Depot & Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)143
Rank in state#745 of 940
Land area0.12 sq mi
Density1,192/sq mi
Coordinates43.2209, -94.3253