Tingley, Iowa
City · Population 146 · #740 in Iowa
About Tingley
Tingley is a tiny community in southern Iowa, home to 146 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Tingley is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.69 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 212 residents per square mile.
📰 Tingley News Today
- New center opens 2 years after devastating tornado in Tingley, Iowa who13.com · Apr 4
- Tingley celebrates opening of new community center KMAland.com · Mar 31
- New center opens 2 years after devastating tornado in Tingley, Iowa who13.com · Apr 4
- Tanner Richardson Obituary (2026) - Tingley, IA - Powers Funeral Home - Creston Legacy obituary · Jun 5
- Historic community center lost in Tingley, Iowa, tornado KCCI · Apr 29
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What Makes Tingley Unique
- The only place in America named Tingley — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southern 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 7 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)146
Rank in state#740 of 940
Land area0.69 sq mi
Density212/sq mi
Coordinates40.8528, -94.1958