Portsmouth, Iowa
City · Population 187 · #680 in Iowa
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About Portsmouth
Portsmouth is a tiny community in western Iowa with an estimated population of 187.
Portsmouth holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.31 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 603 residents per square mile.
📰 Portsmouth News Today
- Michael Johnson Obituary Aug 2, 2026 Fouts Funeral Home · Aug 2
- 'We just heard the roar': Iowa, man reflects on tornado that leveled Portsmouth in 1940 KETV · Mar 23
- One found dead after snowmobile accident in western Iowa, authorities say WOWT · Feb 22
- Tamin Lipsey to Play in Portsmouth Invitational Tournament Iowa State Athletics · Apr 9
- John Schoemann Obituary westerniowatoday.com · May 27
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What Makes Portsmouth Unique
- 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
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)187
Rank in state#680 of 940
Land area0.31 sq mi
Density603/sq mi
Coordinates41.6503, -95.5195