St. Marys, Iowa

About St. Marys

Set in the southern part of Iowa, St. Marys is a tiny community with an estimated population of 116.

Officially, St. Marys is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.14 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 829 residents per square mile.

📰 St. Marys News Today

• Janice Marie Croat, St. Marys Indianola Independent Advocate · Oct 9
• Margaret Ann Brommel Obituary September 5, 2026 Overton Funeral Home · Sep 7
• No stranger to success, Martensdale-St. Marys looking for more history WHO13.com · Jun 29
• Schedule - St. Mary's Hawks (Remsen, IA) Football 26-27 MaxPreps · Oct 2
• Class of 2026 Commencement Ceremony Martensdale-St Marys Jr/Sr High School - 05/17/2026 | Live & On Demand NFHS Network · May 17

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

📰 Local News

Read the latest Iowa headlines on our news site, Bless News Daily.

What Makes St. Marys Unique

• One of 6 places in the US named St. Marys — but the Iowa one has a character all its own.
• One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.14 sq mi.
• Positioned in southern Iowa, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

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 5 miles.

⚡ Quick Facts

🌤️ Current Weather

Full forecast →

Source: National Weather Service

🗺️ Map of St. Marys

🏘️ Nearby Communities