Sac County, Iowa
Sac County is located in northwest Iowa and is named after the Sac Native American tribe. Sac City serves as the county seat and is home to the World’s Largest Popcorn Ball. Yep, this massive treat weighs in at 9,370 pounds.
With about 10,000 residents, Sac County is definitely rural Iowa. Black Hawk Lake in Lake View offers great opportunities for fishing, along with a public beach.
Sac County is a simple, no-frills part of Iowa, where the biggest attraction might just be that enormous popcorn ball. It makes for a fun stop on a road trip through the heartland. Just don’t miss it.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Sac County |
| County Seat | Sac City |
| Etymology | Named after the Sac and Fox tribes of Native Americans |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Sac City, Lake View, Early, Odebolt, and several smaller communities |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Highway 20, Iowa Highway 39 |
| FIPS Code | 19-161 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 574 square miles (land: 573 sq mi, water: 1 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Buena Vista County (North), Calhoun County (East), Carroll County (South), Cherokee County (Northwest), Crawford County (Southwest), Ida County (West), Pocahontas County (Northeast) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CST) |
| Population | 9,500 |
| State | Iowa |
| Coordinates | 42.39°N, 94.98°W |
| Major Landmarks | Sac City Courthouse, and the Lake View Country Club |
