Iowa · FIPS 19169 · County seat: Nevada
Story County, IA GIS & Parcel Viewer
Here is the direct link to the county parcel map covering Story County, IA: the Story County Beacon site. Below you'll find basic facts about the county, steps for using the viewer, and nearby counties.
Open the Story County parcel map ↗
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Quick facts
| Official map | Story County Beacon site |
|---|---|
| Type | County-run map |
| Website | beacon.schneidercorp.com |
| Access | Free, no login (checked Oct 2026) |
| County seat | Nevada |
| Population | 98,566 (2023 Census Bureau estimate) |
| Land area | 573 sq mi |
| FIPS code | 19169 |
Where the parcel data comes from
It is a county-level map: Story County or the company it hires keeps the parcel layer up to date. Our October 2026 check found the map open to the public, with no account or payment needed.
Finding a property on this map
- Press the button above to open Beacon, the Schneider Geospatial parcel platform this county uses. Accept the usage terms if asked.
- Search by address, owner or parcel number, or zoom in and click a lot.
- From a parcel's pop-up, open the full record to see values, sales or building data where the county shares them.
- Switch layers on or off to compare parcels with aerials, zoning or other overlays.
Many parcel sites expect owner names last name first. If a full name finds nothing, try just the surname.
About Story County
Story County had an estimated 98,566 residents in 2023, according to the Census Bureau. With about 573 square miles of land, that works out to roughly 172 people per square mile. By population it ranks 9th of 99 counties in Iowa. The county seat is Nevada.
Neighboring counties
If the property sits near a county line, the parcel may belong to a neighbor. These counties border Story County:
Before you rely on the lines
Treat the map as a guide, not a boundary survey: parcel outlines are often shifted a bit from the real corners. A licensed surveyor settles exact lines.