Olds, Iowa

About Olds

Olds is a tiny community in southeastern Iowa, home to 174 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Olds is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.34 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 512 residents per square mile.

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What Makes Olds Unique

• The only place in America named Olds — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in southeastern 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 6 miles.

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