Guthrie county is one of the 5 counties that make up the Des Moines-West Des Moines Statistical Area. The county includes 10 incorporated communities: Adair, Bagley, Bayard, Casey, Guthrie Center, Jamacia, Menlo, Panora, Stuart and Yale. Guthrie County hosts a regional hospital and airport, along with numerous parks and recreation areas. With these acres of parks and trails, Guthrie County is rich with opportunities for the sportsman and fun seeker alike. Guthrie County and its communities offer fishing, hiking, swimming, boating and much more. The county is also home to two private lake developments: Lake Panorama and Diamondhead Lake. Organized in 1851, Guthrie Center is the county seat. A 2003 census estimates Guthrie County population at 11,500+ residents.