Radcliffe, Iowa
City · Population 540 · #424 in Iowa
About Radcliffe
Set in the central part of Iowa, Radcliffe is a tiny community, home to 540 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Radcliffe is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 540 residents per square mile.
📰 Radcliffe News Today
- Della Ruble Radcliffe Obituary Jun 8, 2011 Printy Funeral Home · Aug 3
- Tom Martin Chentland Obituary (2026) - Radcliffe, IA - Boeke Funeral Home - Radcliffe Legacy obituary · May 29
- ISU Extension to host June 29 Battery Energy Workshop in Radcliffe - Times-Citizen Communications Times-Citizen Communications · Jun 23
- Marvin Krause hamiltonsfuneralhome.com · Sep 23
- Robert and Pamela Brinton Obituary The Des Moines Register · Apr 7
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Radcliffe Unique
- The only place in America named Radcliffe — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- 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 8 miles.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Radcliffe Historical Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Radcliffe
- Radcliffe City Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Radcliffe
- Hubbard-Radcliffe Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)540
Rank in state#424 of 940
Land area1 sq mi
Density540/sq mi
Coordinates42.3177, -93.4343