Osceola County

Osceola County is an administrative division in northwestern Iowa that contains the towns of Sibley, Ocheyedan, and Ashton spread across agricultural land. The county is crossed by major highways that link these communities and connect to areas beyond.

The county was established in 1871 as one of Iowa's 99 administrative divisions, with Sibley chosen as its seat. This creation followed the settlement and development of the region by European immigrants.

Agriculture shapes the everyday rhythm of life here, with fields and farms dominating the landscape and how people spend their days. Visitors encounter working land at every turn, where farming is not just work but the foundation of community identity.

U.S. Highway 59, Iowa Highway 9, and Iowa Highway 60 provide the main routes for traveling through the county and connecting its communities. These roads make it easy to explore different parts of the region and reach services in nearby areas.

The county operates wind energy installations and ethanol production plants that transform agricultural products into fuel and power. These facilities show how farming and modern energy production work together in the same region.

Location: Iowa

Inception: 1871

Capital city: Sibley

Elevation above the sea: 477 m

Shares border with: Nobles County, Jackson County, Dickinson County, O'Brien County, Lyon County, Sioux County, Clay County

Website: http://osceolacountyia.org

GPS coordinates: 43.37778,-95.62778

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:02