City of Essex, IA

City of Essex, IA Essex is a city in Page County, Iowa, United States. The population was 798 in the 2010 census. Essex was platted in 1870.

The Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad arrived in Essex in 1871. Essex is located at 40°49′59″N 95°18′19″W (40.833016, -95.305208) near the East Nishnabotna River. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.51 square miles. Essex population history
Census Population
1880 617
1890 564
1900 710
1910 776
1920 727
1930 806
1940 762
1950 763
1960 767
1970 770
1980 1,001
1990 916
2000 884
2010 798

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 798 people, 333 households, and 228 families. County seat: Clarinda
Cities in Page County:
Blanchard, Braddyville, Clarinda, Coin, College Springs, Essex, Hepburn, Northboro, Shambaugh, Shenandoah and Yorktown. Townships in Page County:
Amity, Buchanan, Colfax, Douglas, East River, Fremont, Grant, Harlan, Lincoln, Morton, Nebraska, Nodaway, Pierce, Tarkio, Valley and Washington

09/22/2026

Garbage pickup for today Tuesday September 22nd will be delayed due to a communication issue at the water tower. Please leave your trash out and it will be picked up as soon as possible.

09/16/2026

The yard waste site on Airport road is officially closed due to all of the rain. Thank you for your compliance and patience with this.

09/11/2026

According to the Page County Road Department, contract crew will be placing fog seal on J14 & M41 between Essex and Highway 59 on Tuesday, Sept. 15.
During this time, travel will be restricted to one lane, with a pilot car and flaggers. Work is expected to take only one day. The recommended detour is Highway 59 & Highway 48.

New water tower logo for our new water tower going up!
09/10/2026

New water tower logo for our new water tower going up!

09/01/2026
08/28/2026

The City of Essex would like to let the residents know that the yard waste site is open from sunrise to sunset and now that it is open again remind residents to please take all yard waste all the way down to the waste pile across the lagoons and to please use the appropriate pile depending on if its limbs or leaves. We are working to get it all pushed up and cleaned up and greatly appreciate everyone's help with this so we can continue to have this location open and available to residents. Thank you!

08/24/2026

The City of Essex would like to remind residents that ALL golf carts must be registered with the city, have insurance and you MUST be a licensed driver over the age of 16 to drive a golf cart in city limits. No children are allowed to drive them even with an adult present. These restrictions follow the Iowa state law and are for everyone's safety and your permit can be revoked if the ordinance is not followed. Thank you for your understanding with this matter!

08/19/2026

As of now Page county will be testing the outdoor warning sirens today Wednesday August 19 at 10am. If weather allows.

08/15/2026

Turf tek will be spraying ALL parks in Essex Monday August 17th. So all parks will be closed Monday and will reopen Tuesday. Thank you for your understanding and patience!

Address

412 Iowa Avenue
Essex, IA
51638

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm

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