Otranto, Iowa

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Population in 2010: 27.
Males: 10  (39.1%)
Females: 17  (60.9%)
Median resident age:

70.2 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years
Estimated median household income in 2022: $65,136
Otranto:

$65,136
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $36,924

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $159,881
Otranto:

$159,881
IA:

$194,600
March 2022 cost of living index in Otranto: 82.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 26.1%

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Ancestries: German (100.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1168 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Rochester, MN (46.9 miles , pop. 85,806).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Paul, MN (103.7 miles , pop. 287,151).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (292.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Mona, IA (1.7 miles),
Carpenter, IA (1.8 miles),
Lyle, MN (2.0 miles ),
Toeterville, IA (2.2 miles),
St. Ansgar, IA (2.5 miles ),
Bolan, IA (3.0 miles),
Grafton, IA (3.1 miles ),
Stacyville, IA (3.2 miles )

Latitude: 43.46 N, Longitude: 92.99 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 641

Distribution of median household income in Otranto, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Otranto, IA in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.7%
Iowa:

2.7%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI SO2
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2008 was 1.21. This is significantly better than average.

City:

1.21
U.S.:

72.56
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2008 was 0.136. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 22.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.136
U.S.:

1.515

Tornado activity:

Otranto-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 72% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/30/1967, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 2.1 miles away from the Otranto place center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 4/30/1967, a category F4 tornado 9.3 miles away from the place center injured one person and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Otranto-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 101% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 214.6 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 436.7 miles away from Otranto center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 223.7 miles away from Otranto center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 250.1 miles away from Otranto center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 324.6 miles away from the city center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 416.3 miles away from Otranto center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Mitchell County (16) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 12, Storms: 12, Tornadoes: 5, Winds: 3, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Otranto:

  • STACYVILLE COMMUNITY NURSING H (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; STACYVILLE, IA)
  • ST MARKS LUTHERAN HOME (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; AUSTIN, MN)
  • SACRED HEART HOME HEALTH CARE (Home Health Center, about 14 miles away; AUSTIN, MN)
  • SACRED HEART CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; AUSTIN, MN)
  • 1000 12TH STREET SOUTHWEST (Hospital, about 14 miles away; AUSTIN, MN)
  • REM WOODVALE INC CEDAR IV (Hospital, about 15 miles away; AUSTIN, MN)
  • MITCHELL COUNTY HOME CARE (Home Health Center, about 15 miles away; OSAGE, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Otranto:

  • Riverland Community College (about 16 miles; Austin, MN; Full-time enrollment: 2,321)
  • North Iowa Area Community College (about 23 miles; Mason City, IA; FT enrollment: 2,235)
  • Rochester Community and Technical College (about 48 miles; Rochester, MN; FT enrollment: 4,444)
  • Northeast Iowa Community College-Calmar (about 60 miles; Calmar, IA; FT enrollment: 3,365)
  • Luther College (about 61 miles; Decorah, IA; FT enrollment: 2,700)
  • Minnesota State University-Mankato (about 70 miles; Mankato, MN; FT enrollment: 13,940)
  • St Olaf College (about 71 miles; Northfield, MN; FT enrollment: 3,141)

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Mitchell County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.7 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

70.0%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

0.0%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Otranto:

Marital status in Otranto, IA
  • Never married: 0.0%
  • Now married: 74.4%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 25.6%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

For population 25 years and over in Otranto:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 34.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
Educational Attainment in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.3
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Otranto, IA (based on Mitchell County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant3,36812
Catholic2,3573
Evangelical Protestant1,49111
Other6-
None3,554-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 5
This county:

4.65 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 7
Here:

6.51 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 8
Mitchell County:

7.45 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

8.4%
State:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

27.7%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

12.7%
Iowa:

14.5%

Strongest AM radio stations in Otranto:

  • KNFX (970 AM; 5 kW; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KGLO (1300 AM; 5 kW; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KAUS (1480 AM; 1 kW; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF LUVERNE, INC.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KOLM (1520 AM; 10 kW; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: OLMSTED COUNTY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))
  • KTIS (900 AM; 25 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KWEB (1270 AM; 5 kW; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KCNZ (1250 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATION COMPANY, L.C.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Otranto:

  • KAUS-FM (99.9 FM; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF LUVERNE, INC.)
  • KSMA-FM (98.7 FM; OSAGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KJCY (95.5 FM; ST. ANSGAR, IA; Owner: MINN-IOWA CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KLSS-FM (106.1 FM; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF MASON CITY, INC.)
  • KROC-FM (106.9 FM; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KBDC (88.5 FM; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KYTC (102.7 FM; NORTHWOOD, IA; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF MASON CITY, INC.)
  • KIAI (93.9 FM; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KQPR (96.1 FM; ALBERT LEA, MN; Owner: HOMETOWN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KYBA (105.3 FM; STEWARTVILLE, MN; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO)
  • KVGO (104.3 FM; SPRING VALLEY, MN; Owner: KVGO, INC.)
  • KCPI (94.9 FM; ALBERT LEA, MN; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF LUVERNE, INC.)
  • KUNY (91.5 FM; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)
  • KMSK (91.3 FM; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: MANKATO STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • K252DM (98.3 FM; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: AUSTIN CHRISTIAN RADIO)
  • K299AL (107.7 FM; ALBERT LEA, MN; Owner: FREEBORN COUNTY CHRISTIAN RADIO, INC)

TV broadcast stations around Otranto:

  • KYIN (Channel 24; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KIMT (Channel 3; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SO. CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KAAL (Channel 6; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: KAAL-TV, LLC)
  • KTTC (Channel 10; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: KTTC TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KSMQ-TV (Channel 15; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #492)
  • K43DH (Channel 43; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: TELEVIEW SYSTEMS OF MINNESOTA)
  • K45DF (Channel 45; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: TELEVIEW SYSTEMS OF MINNESOTA)
  • K49DB (Channel 49; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: TELEVIEW SYSTEMS OF MINNESOTA)
  • K51CY (Channel 51; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: TELEVIEW SYSTEMS OF MINNESOTA)
  • K53DI (Channel 53; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: TELEVIEW SYSTEMS OF MINNESOTA)
  • K55FJ (Channel 55; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: TELEVIEW SYSTEMS OF MINNESOTA)
  • K61EU (Channel 61; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: TELEVIEW SYSTEMS OF MINNESOTA)
  • K57EU (Channel 57; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: TELEVIEW SYSTEMS OF MINNESOTA)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 7Number of bridges
  • 69ft / 21.2mTotal length
  • 790Total average daily traffic
  • 64Total average daily truck traffic
  • 790Total future (year 2041) average daily traffic
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Otranto, IA
  • 60.0%Electricity
  • 40.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Otranto compared to Iowa state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.
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