About Granville
Set in the northwestern part of Iowa, Granville is a tiny community, home to 302 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Granville is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.29 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,041 residents per square mile.
📰 Granville News Today
- Sharol Diane Roder Obituary Jul 13, 2026 Fisch Funeral Home · Jul 20
- Closed-door meeting held on future of grain elevators in Granville and Marcus KCAU 9 News · Jun 25
- NW Iowa business crowned the winner of the 2026 Sioux County Battle of the Burger competition KTIV · Mar 5
- Marcus, Granville Grain Operations to End as AgState Resets Course KIWA Radio · Jun 29
- Sioux County Sixth Grader Named Iowa’s Hero for Fire Rescue Efforts Sioux County Radio · Nov 24
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Granville Unique
- One of 7 places in the US named Granville — but the Iowa one has a character all its own.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.29 sq mi.
- Positioned in northwestern Iowa, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Granville
- Granville City Park reviews ★
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⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)302
Rank in state#562 of 940
Land area0.29 sq mi
Density1,041/sq mi
Coordinates42.9853, -95.8750