About DeWitt
DeWitt is a close-knit town in eastern Iowa counting 5,620 people who proudly call it home.
DeWitt holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 6.22 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 904 residents per square mile.
📰 DeWitt News Today
- Obituary for Michael Hughes Schultz Funeral Homes · Aug 10
- DeWitt woman turns recovery journey into mission to help mothers KWQC · Aug 10
- James L. Weibel Obituary Jul 28, 2026 - McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home · Jul 28
- Edward Fraase Obituary (1934 - 2026) - Dewitt, IA - Northwest Herald Legacy obituary · Aug 8
- Debra K. Schroeder Obituary Jun 12, 2026 lawjonesfuneralhome.com · Jun 12
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes DeWitt Unique
- Positioned in eastern Iowa, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Iowa — one of 1,026 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 5,620.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in DeWitt
- Pizza Hut — pizza
- Happy Joes — pizza
- Jorgie's Bar & Grill
- TC's Point After — american
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Central Community Historical Society & Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in DeWitt
- Westbrook Park reviews ★
- Ashindel Park reviews ★
- Clinton County Fairgrounds reviews ★
- Dewitt Soccer Field Complex reviews ★
- Gambril Access · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Kildeer Park reviews ★
- Lincoln Park reviews ★
- Little Trees Park reviews ★
- Malone Park reviews ★
- Paarmann Park reviews ★
- Pool Park reviews ★
- Wapsi WMA · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in DeWitt
- Central DeWitt High School
- Central DeWitt Intermediate School
- Central DeWitt Middle School
- Ekstrand Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Genesis Medical Center-Dewitt · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)5,620
Rank in state#72 of 940
Land area6.22 sq mi
Density904/sq mi
Coordinates41.8227, -90.5441