Montgomery County

Montgomery County sits in southwestern Iowa as a region of rolling farmland and open fields with Red Oak functioning as the county seat. The terrain consists mostly of agricultural land dedicated to crop production and pastoral activities.

The Iowa State Legislature created this county in 1851 as an administrative unit in the region. This formal establishment enabled organized settlement and governance of this southwestern area.

Agricultural traditions shape how the landscape looks and feels, with corn and soybean crops covering most of the land. These farming practices define the rhythm of daily life throughout the county.

Red Oak at the center serves as the main hub for exploring the surrounding rural area. Visiting requires a car since distances between communities are substantial and public transportation options are limited.

Many farms here have been operated continuously by the same families across generations, creating a rare pattern of agricultural stability. These multigenerational farming operations form a distinctive part of the county's rural character.

Location: Iowa

Inception: 1851

Capital city: Red Oak

Elevation above the sea: 369 m

Shares border with: Cass County, Page County, Pottawattamie County, Adams County, Mills County, Fremont County, Taylor County

Website: http://montgomerycountyiowa.com

GPS coordinates: 41.02917,-95.15139

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:42