About Hinton
Set in the northwestern part of Iowa, Hinton is a tiny community with an estimated population of 959.
Officially, Hinton is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.89 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,078 residents per square mile.
📰 Hinton News Today
- Hinton volleyball ready to roll ahead of 2026 season Yahoo Sports · Aug 17
- Stephanie A. Divis Obituary Jun 13, 2026 Meyer Brothers Funeral Homes · Jun 13
- Hunters gather in Hinton as Iowa DNR explains new deer zone restrictions KTIV · Aug 4
- Hunters gather in Hinton as Iowa DNR explains new deer zone restrictions FOX5 Vegas · Aug 4
- Hunters gather in Hinton as Iowa DNR explains new deer zone restrictions fox10tv.com · Aug 4
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Hinton Unique
- Positioned in northwestern 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
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Easy reach of Sioux City (10 mi) — commute to the city, live where it's calm.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Hinton
- Doosky's Pizza & Patio — pizza
- Sharons's Cafe (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Hinton
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Hinton
- Hinton Elementary School
- Hinton High School
- Hinton Intermediate School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Mayor🏛️ Kelly Kreber
Population (2024)959
Rank in state#288 of 940
Land area0.89 sq mi
Density1,078/sq mi
Coordinates42.6228, -96.2982