Thurman, Iowa
City · Population 162 · #718 in Iowa
About Thurman
Thurman is a tiny community in southwestern Iowa, home to 162 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Thurman holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.56 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 289 residents per square mile.
📰 Thurman News Today
- George L. Fraissinet, 66, of Thurman, Iowa KMAland.com · Aug 14
- 'My Killer Father' is latest look at whether Iowan was a serial killer The Des Moines Register · Apr 14
- One dead after explosion at southwest Iowa salvage yard KCRG · Mar 24
- Probe continues into alleged serial killer’s burial site as recent dig comes up empty missoulian.com · Apr 13
- National Weather Service confirmed at least 8 tornadoes in Nebraska and Iowa from Thursday's storms KMTV 3 News Now Omaha · Jun 14
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Thurman Unique
- The only place in America named Thurman — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southwestern 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.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)162
Rank in state#718 of 940
Land area0.56 sq mi
Density289/sq mi
Coordinates40.8201, -95.7488