Wapello County Map, Iowa

Written and Fact-checked by Whereig Editors | Last Updated On: June 10, 2026

Map of Wapello County - Wapello County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. Wapello County Map showing cities, highways, important places and water bodies. Get Where is Wapello County located in the map, major cities in Wapello county, population, areas, and places of interest.

About Wapello County Map, Iowa: The map showing the county boundary, county seat, major cities, highways, water bodies and neighbouring counties.

More Iowa Maps & Info

Iowa Map	Iowa County Map	Iowa Cities Map
Iowa Zip codes	Where is Iowa	Airports in Iowa
Iowa Area Codes	Iowa Blank Map	Iowa River Map
Iowa Physical Map	Iowa Road Map	Where is Des Moines

Map of Wapello County, Iowa

Wapello County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. It's county seat is Ottumwa. As per 2020 census, the population of Wapello County is 35256 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 432 sq mi (1,119 km2). Wapello County was established on -20770.

Wapello County Facts

Continent	North America
Country	United States
State	Iowa
County Seat	Ottumwa
Largest City/Town	Ottumwa
Established	February 17, 1843
Total Area	436 sq mi (1,129 sq km)
Land Area	432 sq mi (1,119 sq km)
Water Area	4 sq mi (10 sq km)
Population	35,437 (Census 2020)
Population Density	82.0 people per sq mi
Time Zone	Central Time Zone (CT)
Major Highways	U.S. Highway 34, U.S. Highway 63, Iowa Highway 149
Major Rivers	Des Moines River, Cedar Creek, Village Creek
Neighboring Counties	Mahaska County, Jefferson County, Davis County, Monroe County, Keokuk County, Washington County
Famous For	Ottumwa, Des Moines River, Airpower Museum, manufacturing, television character Radar O'Reilly
Top Attractions	American Gothic House Center, Wapello County Historical Museum, Greater Ottumwa Park, Airpower Museum
Official Website	Official Website

About Wapello County, Iowa

Wapello County is located in southeastern Iowa and was established in 1843. The county seat and largest city is Ottumwa, one of the major commercial and industrial centers of southern Iowa. Named after Chief Wapello of the Meskwaki people, the county developed along the Des Moines River and became an important transportation and manufacturing hub. Today, Wapello County combines a strong industrial base with healthcare, education, agriculture, and tourism.

Cities and Towns in Wapello County, Iowa

City/Town	Population (Census 2020)	Latitude & Longitude
Ottumwa (county seat)	25,529	41.0200°N, 92.4113°W
Eldon	907	40.9186°N, 92.2221°W
Agency	638	40.9939°N, 92.3060°W
Blakesburg	274	41.0536°N, 92.6358°W
Chillicothe	81	41.0778°N, 92.5307°W
Eddyville (partly)	1,024	41.1564°N, 92.6338°W
Kirkville	170	41.1914°N, 92.4538°W
Ottumwa Junction (unincorporated)	50	41.0094°N, 92.3828°W

Best Golf Courses in Wapello County, Iowa

Golf Course	Location	Latitude & Longitude
Cedar Creek Golf Course	Ottumwa	41.0364°N, 92.4147°W
Ottumwa Country Club	Ottumwa	41.0119°N, 92.4431°W
Eldon Golf Club	Eldon	40.9142°N, 92.2333°W
Agency Golf Course	Agency	40.9958°N, 92.3125°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Wapello County

Wapello County is served by several important highways that connect southeastern Iowa communities.

U.S. Highway 34 - major east-west corridor through Ottumwa
U.S. Highway 63 - north-south route connecting Ottumwa with northeast and southern Iowa
Iowa Highway 149 - regional route linking Ottumwa with Mahaska and Keokuk counties

Neighboring Counties of Wapello County

Mahaska County (north)
Keokuk County (northwest)
Jefferson County (east)
Davis County (south)
Monroe County (west)
Washington County (northeast)

What are Top Attractions in Wapello County, Iowa

Wapello County offers a combination of historical attractions, museums, outdoor recreation, and cultural landmarks.

Main Sight Name	City	Famous For
American Gothic House Center	Eldon	Iconic house featured in Grant Wood's American Gothic painting
Airpower Museum	Ottumwa	Military aviation exhibits and historic aircraft
Wapello County Historical Museum	Ottumwa	County history and regional heritage collections
Greater Ottumwa Park	Ottumwa	Sports facilities, trails, and recreation areas
Bridge View Center	Ottumwa	Events, concerts, conventions, and entertainment
Des Moines River Trail	Ottumwa	Walking, biking, and riverfront recreation
Chief Wapello Memorial Park	Ottumwa	Historical monuments and green space
Eldon Depot Museum	Eldon	Railroad history and local heritage
Agency Historical Site	Agency	Native American and frontier history
Caldwell Park	Ottumwa	Family recreation and community events
Ottumwa Cemetery Historic District	Ottumwa	Historic monuments and notable burials
Wapello County Fairgrounds	Ottumwa	Agricultural fairs and annual community events

Distance from Wapello County to Nearby Cities

The following distances are measured by road (driving) from Ottumwa.

Ottumwa to Eldon (Wapello County), Iowa - 15 mi (24 km)
Ottumwa to Agency (Wapello County), Iowa - 8 mi (13 km)
Ottumwa to Blakesburg (Wapello County), Iowa - 14 mi (23 km)
Ottumwa to Chillicothe (Wapello County), Iowa - 10 mi (16 km)
Ottumwa to Oskaloosa (Mahaska County), Iowa - 25 mi (40 km)
Ottumwa to Fairfield (Jefferson County), Iowa - 24 mi (39 km)
Ottumwa to Bloomfield (Davis County), Iowa - 23 mi (37 km)
Ottumwa to Albia (Monroe County), Iowa - 28 mi (45 km)
Ottumwa to Sigourney (Keokuk County), Iowa - 27 mi (43 km)
Ottumwa to Washington (Washington County), Iowa - 45 mi (72 km)
Ottumwa to Iowa City (Johnson County), Iowa - 78 mi (126 km)
Ottumwa to Cedar Rapids (Linn County), Iowa - 92 mi (148 km)
Ottumwa to Des Moines (Polk County), Iowa - 85 mi (137 km)
Ottumwa to Davenport (Scott County), Iowa - 117 mi (188 km)
Ottumwa to Kansas City, Missouri - 186 mi (299 km)

References

Explore Map of Iowa Counties

US Counties Map by State

Map of Wapello County, Iowa