Carpenter, IA

united states

Carpenter is a tiny farming town in north-central Iowa with just 81 residents, making it one of the state's smallest cities. Located in Mitchell County along County Road A20, it's accessible via Highway 9 about 10 miles south. The surrounding area features rolling farmland typical of Iowa's glacial landscape. Most visitors are locals traveling county roads, though longer trips connect through Highway 9 to Mason City or Forest City. It's the kind of place where everyone knows everyone.