Schleswig, Iowa
City · Population 820 · #326 in Iowa
About Schleswig
Set in the western part of Iowa, Schleswig is a tiny community with an estimated population of 820.
Schleswig holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.24 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 661 residents per square mile.
📰 Schleswig News Today
- John M. Webb Obituary June 14, 2026 Huebner Funeral Home · Jun 14
- State Audit Finds Major Oversight Gaps in Schleswig Storm Lake Radio · Apr 6
- Darren A. Stearns Obituary (2026) - Schleswig, IA - Powers Funeral Home - Pocahontas Legacy obituary · Apr 10
- 75-year-old Mapleton woman dies after car crash on Christmas KTIV · Dec 26
- Atlantic Sweeps Denison-Schleswig in Softball Doubleheader westerniowatoday.com · May 26
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Schleswig Unique
- The only place in America named Schleswig — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- 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.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🏫 Schools in Schleswig
- Schleswig Elementary School
- Schleswig Middle School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)820
Rank in state#326 of 940
Land area1.24 sq mi
Density661/sq mi
Coordinates42.1610, -95.4347