South English, Iowa

About South English

South English is a tiny community in southeastern Iowa with an estimated population of 196.

Officially, South English is 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 632 residents per square mile.

📰 South English News Today

• Michael LeWayne "Mike" Noel Obituary May 2, 2026 Jones & Eden Funeral Home · May 2
• Cody Justin Garrett Obituary May 31, 2026 Powell Funeral Homes · May 31
• John Milo Raplinger - View Obituary & Service Information - washburn-mcreavy.com washburn-mcreavy.com · Jan 16
• Mary Ann Fuller Obituary Jun 27, 2026 Powell Funeral Homes · Jun 27
• Myra Jane Farrier Obituary Jan 12, 2024 Jones & Eden Funeral Home · Feb 1

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes South English Unique

• The only place in America named South English — 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.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in South English

• Coffman Wood Preserve · Nature reserve reviews ★
• South English City Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of South English

🏘️ Nearby Communities