Coppock is a city in Henry, Jefferson, and Washington counties in the U.S. state of Iowa.

The grist mill was on the north bank of the river about 1/8 mile (1/4 km) east of what is now Locust St. John's son Thomas Coppock built a general store nearby, and the Coppock businesses became a social center for the surrounding area.

By 1877, when John Coppock died, the grist mill was a four-story building, and the operation included 360 acres of land, 4 houses and a ferry.

The two railroads paralleled each other in a broad curve south of the town, each with its own depot, passing siding, stock yard and, water tank.

The Burlington and Western also advertised the availability of gravel and unlimited quantities of crushed-stone from Coppock.

There was even a small steamboat available for charter trips on the river and a "tobbogan slide" into the water, all within walking distance of the railroad stations.

By that time, the town had a hotel, multiple general stores and a blacksmith shop in addition to the mill.

At that time, the two railroads still had The Burlington Route stopped service through Coppock in 1934 and pulled up the tracks a year later.

In 1935, the road from Wayland to Coppock was graveled, making it passable year round.

[6][4] Coppock is located on the Skunk River just above its confluence with Crooked Creek.

17.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

31.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There were 15.4% of families and 30.4% of the population living below the poverty line, including 60.0% of under eighteens and 40.0% of those over 64.