Grundy County, Iowa
Grundy County is located in northeast Iowa’s farm country. Grundy Center, the county seat, hosts the Felix Grundy Festival each July.
With a population of around 12,000, it’s a place where community connections run deep. The Grundy County Heritage Museum highlights local history, including a restored one-room schoolhouse.
The county’s central location makes it an easy drive from larger cities like Waterloo, Cedar Rapids, and even Des Moines. Overall, it’s a peaceful place in the heart of Iowa.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Grundy County |
| County Seat | Grundy Center |
| Etymology | Named after Felix Grundy, Tennessee Congressman |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Grundy Center, Reinbeck, Dike, Wellsburg, Holland, Morrison |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Highway 20, Iowa Highway 14 |
| FIPS Code | 19-075 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 502 square miles (land: 501 sq mi, water: 1 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Butler County (North), Black Hawk County (East), Tama County (Southeast), Marshall County (Southwest), Hardin County (West), Franklin County (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CST) |
| Population | 12,500 |
| State | Iowa |
| Coordinates | 42.38°N, 92.95°W |
| Major Landmarks | Grundy County Historical Museum, Grundy Center’s Main Street, Dike’s Community Park |
