Onawa, IA

- Elevation
- 1,052 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
- General Quality Overall rating out of 100
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Set in western Iowa's Missouri River valley, Onawa is a welcoming small town known for having one of the widest main streets in the country. Life here centers around that famously spacious downtown, where local businesses sit alongside the county courthouse and an active community recreation center. Residents enjoy quiet, tree-lined neighborhoods and the scenic backdrop of the nearby Loess Hills. Outdoor recreation is right down the road at Lewis and Clark State Park, where Blue Lake offers boating, fishing, and camping all summer. Positioned right along Interstate 29, Onawa delivers a relaxed small-town pace while keeping Sioux City and Omaha an easy drive away.
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