May City, Iowa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
May City, Iowa
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 May City, Iowa
Location in Iowa
May City, Iowa
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Osceola County |
| Elevation | 435 m (1,427 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 712 |
| GNIS feature ID | 458864 |
May City is a small, unincorporated community located in Osceola County, Iowa, United States. This means it's a recognized place but doesn't have its own city government like larger towns do.
How Many People Live in May City?
May City is a very small place. According to a count taken in the year 2000, only 43 people lived there. This makes it one of the tiniest communities in Iowa!
May City's Past: A Look Back
May City was founded a long time ago, in 1889. Its population has always been quite small. For example, in 1902, there were only 27 people living there. By 1925 and 1940, the number had grown slightly to 35 people.
Even though it's small, May City has its own local places. It has a church called St. John's Lutheran Church. There is also a fire department, known as "The May City Fire Department," which helps keep the community safe. May City celebrated its 125th birthday on July 19, 2014, showing its long history.
Learning in May City
Students who live in May City attend schools that are part of the Hartley–Melvin–Sanborn Community School District. This school district serves several communities in the area.
