Floyd County, Iowa
Floyd County is located in north-central Iowa. Charles City, the county seat, is known for its whitewater kayaking course on the Cedar River. The town’s suspension bridge is also a favorite spot for photos.
U.S. Highway 218 runs through the county, making it a convenient stop on the way to larger cities. The Floyd County Historical Museum offers a closer look at the area’s agricultural heritage.
The county fair in July brings tractor pulls and demolition derbies to town. Floyd County captures the essence of rural Iowa, with a unique character shaped by its agricultural roots and small-town values.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Floyd County |
| County Seat | Charles City |
| Etymology | Named in honor of Charles Floyd, member of Lewis and Clark Expedition who died in Iowa |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Charles City, Nora Springs, Marble Rock, Rudd, Rockford, Floyd, Colwell |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Highway 18, U.S. Highway 65, Iowa Highway 14 |
| FIPS Code | 19-067 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 712 square miles (land: 709 sq mi, water: 3 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Mitchell County (North), Chickasaw County (East), Butler County (South), Cerro Gordo County (West), Howard County (Northeast), Bremer County (Southeast), Franklin County (Southwest) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CST) |
| Population | 16,000 |
| State | Iowa |
| Coordinates | 43.08°N, 92.67°W |
| Major Landmarks | Charles City Aquatic Center, Floyd County Historical Museum, The Little Brown Church in the Vale |
