Orient-Macksburg Community School District, Iowa

Orient-Macksburg Community School District is a unified school district in 4 counties, Iowa, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 1,160 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 181 sq mi (470 km²) of land.

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Orient-Macksburg Community School District in Iowa
Orient-Macksburg Community School District and its neighbors (simplified outlines). Open in OpenStreetMap ↗
Population, 2020–2024 estimate
1,160 ± 192
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Adair County60% of the district’s landMadison County29% of the district’s landAdams County7% of the district’s landUnion County5% of the district’s land
Land area
181 sq mi (470 km²)
Median household income
$71,786 ± $12,708
Median home value
$146,600 ± $27,893
Water area
0.19 sq mi (0.49 km²)
State
Iowa
Census code (GEOID)
1921810
Coordinates (central point)
41.197056, -94.353331

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Orient-Macksburg Community School District, largest first

  1. Orient Township661 people
  2. Orient (city)448 people
  3. Richland Township129 people
  4. Grand River Township107 people
  5. Union Township103 people
  6. Macksburg (city)56 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Nodaway Valley Community School District11 mi northwest
  2. Creston Community School District11 mi southwest
  3. East Union Community School District16 mi southeast
  4. Winterset Community School District20 mi northeast

These share a boundary with Orient-Macksburg Community School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

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