Warren County, county in Iowa, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 52,265 inhabitants. The county was created 178 years ago in 1846. Its county seat is Indianola.
There are 13 city/town in Warren County, IA. The largest city of Warren County is Indianola with a population of 16,072. Other cities include, Norwalk population 12,449, Carlisle population 4,323, Hartford population 780, Milo population 760
Warren County is located in south central Iowa, just north of Des Moines. While largely rural, it does contain a few notable towns and population centers. Here are some of the key cities and towns in Warren County:
Indianola is the largest city and county seat of Warren County. Located centrally in the county, Indianola has a population of around 15,000 residents. It hosts the Warren County Fair and Balloon Classic. Simpson College, a private liberal arts college, is located in Indianola.
Norwalk is a city in northern Warren County along Highway 28. It has a population of around 1,600 residents. Norwalk contains several buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Norwalk Central Business District. The Franklin Township Schoolhouse Museum highlights local history.
Carlisle is located in southeast Warren County along Highway 5. It has a population of around 3,500 people. Carlisle hosts an annual Norman Borlaug Harvest Fest celebrating the Nobel Prize-winning agronomist who was a native to the area. The Historic Park Inn is one of Carlisle's notable landmarks.
Hartford is a small town in northwest Warren County with around 600 residents. It was platted in 1879 as a railroad town. Hartford has several surviving historic buildings and hosts community events like the annual Christmas Walk. The Auld Headquarters House is now operated as a museum.
New Virginia is an unincorporated community near the center of Warren County. It was founded along a railroad line in the 1870s. New Virginia has a population around 500 residents and a small historic downtown district with shops and eateries. Community events are often held at New Virginia Park.
Warren County's towns showcase Iowa's agricultural heritage and downtowns with historic architecture. Small-town festivals and museums commemorate the county's history and notable residents.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Warren County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Ackworth | City in Warren County, Iowa, United States | 105 |
Carlisle | City in Warren and Polk counties in the U. | 4,323 |
Cumming | Human settlement in Warren County, Iowa, United States of America | 413 |
Hartford | City in Iowa | 780 |
Indianola | City in Mississippi | 16,072 |
Lacona | Human settlement in Warren County, Iowa, United States of America | 354 |
Martensdale | American city in Iowa | 470 |
Milo | American city in Iowa | 760 |
New Virginia | City in Warren County, Iowa | 489 |
Norwalk | City in Warren County and Polk County, Iowa, United States | 12,449 |
Saint Marys | City in Iowa, USA | 127 |
Sandyville | Human settlement in Warren County, Iowa, United States of America | 54 |
Spring Hill | City in Iowa, USA | 65 |