Worth County

Worth County is an administrative county in northern Iowa incorporating farmland, residential areas, and bodies of water across its territory. The area functions as a single governmental unit serving its residents through a central administration center.

The county emerged in the mid-1800s as Iowa organized its administrative divisions and established governmental structures across the state. Northwood developed as the administrative center where the county's government operates and holds its records.

Residents maintain deep connections to farming through local events and community gatherings where generations come together. These traditions shape how people spend their time and connect with their neighbors.

The county administration center is located in Northwood and handles governmental services and documents for residents. The area is accessible via well-maintained road networks connecting to neighboring regions and the broader transportation corridor.

The county sits at a crossroads of major transportation routes connecting communities near the Minnesota border with central Iowa. This strategic position has shaped how goods and people move through the region and its economic ties to neighboring areas.

Location: Iowa

Inception: 1851

Capital city: Northwood

Shares border with: Freeborn County, Cerro Gordo County, Mower County, Winnebago County, Hancock County, Mitchell County

Website: http://worthcounty.org

GPS coordinates: 43.37889,-93.25722

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:01