Welcome to Guthrie County, Iowa

Experience the best of rural living in Guthrie County, located in the heart of west-central Iowa just a quick 30-minute drive from Des Moines. With its picturesque landscape and vibrant communities, Guthrie County offers a high quality of life for residents and visitors alike.

Explore the ten incorporated communities that make up the county, including Adair, Bagley, Bayard, Casey, Guthrie Center, Jamaica, Menlo, Panora, Stuart, and Yale. Plus, enjoy the beauty of two private lake developments: Lake Panorama and Diamondhead Lake.

Established in 1851, Guthrie County is one of six counties in central Iowa that make up the Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). The county seat and main county offices are conveniently located in Guthrie Center. As of the most recent census estimates, Guthrie County is home to 10,954 residents. Come discover all that Guthrie County has to offer!