Terril, Iowa

About Terril

Set in the northwestern part of Iowa, Terril is a tiny community, home to 310 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Terril is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.54 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 574 residents per square mile.

📰 Terril News Today

• James Anderson Obituary Jun 19, 2026 Turner Jenness Funeral Home · Jun 19
• House in Terril Caught Fire Again Northwest Iowa Now · Jan 27
• Multiple fire crews contend with frigid temperatures while battling Dickinson County house fire KTIV · Jan 26
• Dennis Jackson Obituary (2026) - TERRIL, IA - Henry-Olson Funeral Home and Crematory - Estherville Legacy obituary · Jul 11
• Dr. John F. Murphy Obituary The Ames Tribune · Feb 5

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Terril Unique

• The only place in America named Terril — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in northwestern 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.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Terril

• Dan Green Slough Waterfowl Production Area · Nature reserve reviews ★

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

🏫 Schools in Terril

• Graettinger-Terril Elementary School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

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🗺️ Map of Terril

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