Iowa · FIPS 19179 · County seat: Ottumwa
Wapello County, IA GIS & Parcel Viewer
Wapello County, Iowa parcel data lives on the Wapello 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 Wapello County parcel map ↗
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Quick facts
| Official map | Wapello County Beacon site |
|---|---|
| Type | County-run map |
| Website | beacon.schneidercorp.com |
| Access | Free, no login (checked Oct 2026) |
| County seat | Ottumwa |
| Population | 35,166 (2023 Census Bureau estimate) |
| Land area | 432 sq mi |
| FIPS code | 19179 |
Who runs this map
Wapello County runs this viewer (directly or through a contracted vendor), which makes it the closest thing to the source for local parcel lines. Our October 2026 check found the map open to the public, with no account or payment needed.
How to use the Wapello County viewer
- 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.
Have a tax bill handy? The parcel or account number on it is usually the fastest way to search.
The county in brief
The U.S. Census Bureau estimated Wapello County's population at 35,166 in 2023, spread over about 432 square miles of land, or roughly 81 people per square mile. By population it ranks 20th of 99 counties in Iowa. Its county seat is Ottumwa.
Nearby parcel maps
Wapello County shares a border with the counties below. Each link has its own official map:
- Appanoose County
- Davis County
- Jefferson County (state list)
- Keokuk County
- Mahaska County
- Monroe County
- Van Buren County
Before you rely on the lines
The lines you see online are approximate. They're good for finding a lot and its parcel number, but a legal boundary question needs the recorded plat or a surveyor.