About McGregor
McGregor, IA is a tiny community located in northeastern Iowa, home to 725 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, McGregor is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.29 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 562 residents per square mile.
📰 McGregor News Today
- Teresa Ann Forst, McGregor Iowa, July 25, 2026 Grau Funeral Homes · Jul 25
- Iowa woman launches initiative to revitalize hometown after Parkinson’s diagnosis KCRG · Jun 30
- Small-town McGregor is making big moves to boost tourism | News KWWL · Jun 24
- Ruth Kneer Obituary (1941 - 2026) - McGregor, IA - The Muscatine Journal Legacy obituary · Aug 4
- Arla Jean Powers Obituary Apr 17, 2026 - Kramer-Grau Funeral Homes & Crematory Inc Kramer-Grau Funeral Homes & Crematory Inc · Apr 17
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes McGregor Unique
- One of 5 places in the US named McGregor — but the Iowa one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northeastern 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 9 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in McGregor
- Backwoods Bar & Grill — american
- McGregor Beer and Bratz Garden
- Old Man River Restaurant & Brewery
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- McGregor Historical Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in McGregor
- 🏞️ Effigy Mounds National Monument · National Park reviews ★
- 🏞️ Pikes Peak State Park · National Park reviews ★
- Pikes Peak State Park - Mcgregor Area reviews ★
- Pikes Peak State Park - Ridgewood Area reviews ★
- Sny McGill - North Cedar Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Triangle Park reviews ★
- Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in McGregor
- MFL MarMac Middle School
- McGregor Intermediate School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)725
Rank in state#356 of 940
Land area1.29 sq mi
Density562/sq mi
Coordinates43.0283, -91.1857