OelweinIowa
Oelwein is a city in Fayette County, Iowa, United States. The population was 5,920 at the time of the 2020 census, a decrease of 11.5% from the 2000 census.
Intro: Wikipedia
About Oelwein
Oelwein, IA is a close-knit town located in northeastern Iowa, home to 5,788 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Oelwein holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 4.81 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,203 residents per square mile.
What Makes Oelwein Unique
- The only place in America named Oelwein — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northeastern 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 5,788.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Hub City Heritage Railway Museum · Museum
- Oelwein Area Historical Society Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Oelwein
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Oelwein
- Little Husky Learning Center
- Oelwein High School
- Oelwein Middle School
- Oelwein Online School
- Wings Park Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Mercyone Oelwein Medical Center · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.