Keokuk County, Iowa
Keokuk County: county in Iowa, United States
About
Keokuk County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2010 census, the population was 10,511 and a population density of 7 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 10,085 inhabitants. Its county seat is Sigourney. The county was created 183 years ago in 1843.
County Snapshot
Keokuk County at a glance
Keokuk County currently has 16 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
16
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SigourneyPopulation 1,980
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Keokuk County
| Population | 10,085 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Iowa (United States) |
| Area | 1502 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.1% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.9% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.3365,-92.1786 |
| Named for | Keokuk |
| Altitude | 692 feet / 211 meters |
| Capital | Sigourney |
| Establishment | February 17, 1843 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 23:21:56 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 7 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -4.22% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 82℉ Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Keokuk County is located at 41°20'11"N 92°10'43"W (41.3364600, -92.1786400). It has 2 neighbors: Mahaska County and Wapello County.
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The largest city of Keokuk County is Sigourney with a population of 1,980. Other cities include, Keota population 958, Hedrick population 743, What Cheer population 615 and Richland population 582. See all Keokuk County cities & populated places.
Keokuk County Populated Places (more)
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Keokuk County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sigourney | 1,980 | City in Iowa |
| Keota | 958 | Human settlement in Keokuk County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Hedrick | 743 | City in Keokuk County, Iowa, United States |
| What Cheer | 615 | City in Iowa |
| Richland | 582 | City in Keokuk County, Iowa |
| Delta | 313 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Keswick | 237 | City in Keokuk County, Iowa, United States of America |
| South English | 211 | City in Keokuk County, Iowa, United States |
| Ollie | 207 | Human settlement in Keokuk County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Harper | 107 | City in Iowa, USA |
| Martinsburg | 107 | Town in Keokuk County, Iowa, United States |
| Kinross | 71 | City in Iowa |
| Webster | 71 | City in Keokuk County, Iowa, United States |
| Thornburg | 67 | Human settlement in Keokuk County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Gibson | 59 | City in Iowa |
| Hayesville | 48 | Human settlement in Keokuk County, Iowa, United States of America |
Weather
A slight chance of rain showers between 7am and 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation...
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Keokuk County
Official Website- Sigourney
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Keokuk County decreased by 4.22% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10,511 | - | census |
| 2011 | 10,398 | -1.09% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 10,427 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 10,337 | -0.87% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 10,283 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 10,171 | -1.1% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 10,170 | -0.01% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 10,141 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 10,213 | 0.7% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 10,246 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 10,085 | -1.6% | estimation process |
People born in Keokuk County (5)
People born in Keokuk County, including lawyer, jurist, and political leader from North Dakota John Burke, Oklahoma governor; politician James B. A. Robertson, baseball player and coach Joe Lutz, .
More notable people
- Reynolds R. Kinkade (Ohio Jurist) he was born in 03/03/1854
- Holly Brink she was born in 18/07/1982
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|---|---|---|
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