Iowa · FIPS 19021 · County seat: Storm Lake
Buena Vista County, IA GIS & Parcel Viewer
Buena Vista County, Iowa parcel data lives on the Buena Vista County Beacon site. Open it below in a new tab, then use the short steps on this page to find a property fast.
Open the Buena Vista County parcel map ↗
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Map and county facts
| Official map | Buena Vista County Beacon site |
|---|---|
| Type | County-run map |
| Website | beacon.schneidercorp.com |
| Access | Free, no login (checked Oct 2026) |
| County seat | Storm Lake |
| Population | 20,567 (2023 Census Bureau estimate) |
| Land area | 575 sq mi |
| FIPS code | 19021 |
About the official source
This map is published by or for Buena Vista County itself, so it reflects the local parcel layer rather than a third-party copy. As of our October 2026 test, anyone could open it without signing in or paying.
Searching for a parcel, step by step
- Open the link to the Beacon site from Schneider Geospatial. If a terms or disclaimer window appears, agree to it to continue.
- Use the search bar to look up a street address, an owner's name or a parcel ID. Beacon sites usually also have a dedicated property search page.
- Click a lot on the map and then open its report for assessment and property details.
- Use the layer and basemap controls to add aerial photos or other layers the county publishes.
Many parcel sites expect owner names last name first. If a full name finds nothing, try just the surname.
About Buena Vista County
Buena Vista County had an estimated 20,567 residents in 2023, according to the Census Bureau. With about 575 square miles of land, that works out to roughly 36 people per square mile. Among Iowa's 99 counties, it is the 31st largest by population. The county seat is Storm Lake.
Neighboring counties
Buena Vista County shares a border with the counties below. Each link has its own official map:
- Calhoun County
- Cherokee County
- Clay County (state list)
- Ida County (state list)
- O'Brien County
- Palo Alto County (state list)
- Pocahontas County
- Sac County
Maps vs. surveys
Online parcel lines are drawn for tax and planning use. They can be off by several feet, so use a recorded plat or a licensed surveyor for fences, setbacks or a sale.