Villisca, Iowa

Villisca is a city in Montgomery County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,132 at the time of the 2020 census. It is most notable for the unsolved axe mass murder that took place in the town during the summer of 1912.

Villisca, Iowa
Location of Villisca, Iowa
Coordinates: 40°55′45″N 94°58′52″W
Country United States
State Iowa
CountyMontgomery
Area
  Total1.78 sq mi (4.62 km2)
  Land1.78 sq mi (4.62 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,086 ft (331 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total1,132
  Density634.17/sq mi (244.88/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
50864
Area code712
FIPS code19-80985
GNIS feature ID2397142
Websitewww.villisca.com
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