About Mapleton
Mapleton, IA is a small town located in western Iowa, home to 1,114 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Mapleton is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.57 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 710 residents per square mile.
📰 Mapleton News Today
- Residents safely evacuate from house fire in Mapleton, IA KTIV · Jun 17
- Larry A. Payne Obituary | Armstrong - Van Houten Funeral Homes | Mapleton, IA Tribute Archive · Aug 13
- Obituary for Nazaria L. Kaderabek Goslar Funeral Home and Monuments, LLC · Mar 13
- Mapleton Fire WAVE News · Jun 17
- Patrick "Pat" Oregon Obituary Nov 3, 2025 Waterbury Funeral Service · Nov 25
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Mapleton Unique
- One of 9 places in the US named Mapleton — but the Iowa one has a character all its own.
- 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 9 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Mapleton
- Casey's
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Mapleton
- Masters Prairie Trail · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Schoenjahn Wildlife Preserve · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Mapleton
- Maple Valley-Anthon Oto High School
- Mapleton Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,114
Rank in state#254 of 940
Land area1.57 sq mi
Density710/sq mi
Coordinates42.1673, -95.7909