Across Iowa, of the 26 temples we list, 21 give a phone number and 14 have a website. No national chains here — every temple on this page is independent. By what they offer: 17 are Buddhist temples or centers, 5 are Hindu temples, 4 are Sikh gurdwaras. Most often named on their own websites: performs puja (2), meditation classes (2) and offers retreats (2).
Top 8 temples in Iowa
Ranked by how complete and owner-verified the listing info is — hours, phone, website, services. No pay-to-play. Full 2026 ranking
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1Eastern-Iowa Hindu-TempleCedar Rapids
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3Pure Land of IowaClive
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4The Iowa Sikh AssociationWest Des Moines
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5Zen FieldsAmes
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6Ryumonji Zen MonasteryDorchester
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7Tu Vien Hong DucDes Moines
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8SIKH Inc. of IowaJohnston
Cities
Largest first. Towns with a single temple are listed further down this page.
Other towns in Iowa
One temple each — too few for a page of their own, so they live here.
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Zen FieldsAmes
923 Burnett Ave, Ames, IA 50010
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วัดแม่เลียงพัฒนา ตำบลเสริมขวา อำเภอเสริมงาม จังหวัดลำปาง ๕๒๒๑๐Brandon
วัดแม่เลียงพัฒนา ตำบลเสริมขวา อำเภอเสริมงาม จังหวัดลำปาง ๕๒๒๑๐, Brandon, IA
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Eastern-Iowa Hindu-TempleCedar Rapids
1700 Naoma Dr SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404-2227
Performs puja · Hosts festivals
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Pure Land of IowaClive
8364 Hickman Rd, Clive, IA 50325
Meditation classes · Offers retreats
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Ryumonji Zen MonasteryDorchester
2452 Ryumon Rd, Dorchester, IA 52140
Meditation classes · Offers retreats · Dharma talks
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Shri Devi MandirFairfield
800 W Burlington Ave, Fairfield, IA 52556
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SIKH Inc. of IowaJohnston
4820 NW 59th Ave, Johnston, IA 50131-4764
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Bolan Schoolhouse & Cultural CenterKensett
4206 Tulip Ln, Kensett, IA 50448-7590
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Hindu Temple and Cultural Center of IowaMadrid
33916 155th Ln, Madrid, IA 50156
Performs puja · Chanting sessions · Performs abhishekam
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Pho Mon Buddhist TempleSioux City
Sioux City, IA
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The Iowa Sikh AssociationWest Des Moines
1115 Walnut St, West Des Moines, IA 50265