Ute, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 329 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -13.0%
 
Males: 139  (42.5%)
Females: 190  (57.5%)
Median resident age:

40.0 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 51060.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $50,536 (it was $30,875 in 2000)
Ute:

$50,536
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $31,280 (it was $16,650 in 2000)

Ute city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $74,368 (it was $40,500 in 2000)
Ute:

$74,368
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $84,912; detached houses: $84,720

Median gross rent in 2022: $702.

March 2022 cost of living index in Ute: 81.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 15.4%
(15.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 50.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents)

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According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Ute, Iowa as of May 15, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Ute is 193 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (44.8%), Irish (9.0%), Norwegian (4.5%), American (4.1%), English (2.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 11/4/1892

Elevation: 1247 feet

Land area: 0.40 square miles.

Population density: 833 people per square mile   (low).

Ute, Iowa map

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $902 (1.3%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $955 (1.2%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux City, IA (47.0 miles , pop. 85,013).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (56.8 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (413.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Soldier, IA (2.4 miles ),
Charter Oak, IA (2.5 miles ),
Ricketts, IA (3.0 miles),
Mapleton, IA (3.0 miles ),
Castana, IA (3.2 miles),
Moorhead, IA (3.4 miles ),
Danbury, IA (3.6 miles ),
Turin, IA (3.7 miles)

Latitude: 42.05 N, Longitude: 95.71 W

Area code: 712

Distribution of median household income in Ute, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Ute, IA in 2022
Ute satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 1 building, cost: $273,300
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $80,000
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $75,000
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $70,000
  • 1999: 2 buildings, average cost: $100,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Ute, IA residents
Average permit cost in Ute, IA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.2%
Iowa:

2.7%
Most common industries in Ute, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (13.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.8%)
  • Truck transportation (7.8%)
  • Food (7.1%)
  • Food & beverage stores (7.1%)
  • Health care (6.4%)
  • Public administration (6.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (17.7%)
  • Truck transportation (14.5%)
  • Repair & maintenance (11.3%)
  • Construction (8.1%)
  • Food (6.5%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (4.8%)
  • Furniture & home furnishings, household appliance stores (4.8%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (20.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (12.7%)
  • Health care (11.4%)
  • Public administration (8.9%)
  • Food (7.6%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (5.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.1%)
Most common occupations in Ute, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.7%)
  • Cashiers (5.0%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5.0%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5.0%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (17.7%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (11.3%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (9.7%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (8.1%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (8.1%)
  • Top executives (3.2%)
  • Financial managers (3.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (8.9%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (8.9%)
  • Cashiers (8.9%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (8.9%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (6.3%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.3%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.1%)

Average climate in Ute, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Ute, Iowa average temperatures Ute, Iowa average precipitation Ute, Iowa humidity Ute, Iowa wind speed Ute, Iowa snowfall Ute, Iowa sunshine Ute, Iowa clear and cloudy days

Tornado activity:

Ute-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 71% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/28/1986, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 25.5 miles away from the Ute city center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

On 6/16/1992, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 11.6 miles away from the city center injured 3 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Ute-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 248% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 394.5 miles away from Ute center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 170.3 miles away from the city center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 239.4 miles away from the city center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB) earthquake occurred 250.9 miles away from Ute center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 454.4 miles away from the city center
On 6/22/2019 at 08:50:24, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 1.9 mi) earthquake occurred 276.6 miles away from Ute center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Monona County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 11, Storms: 8, Tornadoes: 5, Winter Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Ute topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Ute:

  • MAPLE HEIGHTS (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; MAPLETON, IA)
  • HEIGHTS HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; MAPLETON, IA)
  • DUNLAP NURSING AND REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; DUNLAP, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Ute:

  • Western Iowa Tech Community College (about 45 miles; Sioux City, IA; Full-time enrollment: 3,544)
  • Buena Vista University (about 49 miles; Storm Lake, IA; FT enrollment: 2,522)
  • Metropolitan Community College Area (about 54 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 12,236)
  • Iowa Western Community College (about 54 miles; Council Bluffs, IA; FT enrollment: 5,344)
  • Creighton University (about 56 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 5,370)
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center (about 57 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 2,815)
  • University of Nebraska at Omaha (about 57 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 12,073)

Public elementary/middle school in Ute:

See full list of schools located in Ute

Library in Ute:

  • UTE PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $1,946; Location: 130 MAIN ST; 3,046 books; 22 video materials; 8 local licensed databases; 13 state licensed databases; 8 other licensed databases; 21 print serial subscriptions)

User-submitted facts and corrections:

  • St. Mary's Catholic Church is also located in Ute one block off hwy 141.

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Ute: Berne Co-op Elevator (A), Ute Ambulance Service (B), Ute City Hall (C), Ute Fire Department (D), Ute Public Library (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Ute: Saint Paul's Lutheran Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Hotel: Ute Hotel & Lounge (141 East Main Street).

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

2.1 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

57.0%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

8.4%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.6% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.6% of all households

Banks with branches in Ute (2011 data):

  • Community Bank: Ute State Branch at 131 E Main St, branch established on 1927/02/18. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $98.2 mil, Deposits: $87.0 mil, headquarters in Dunlap, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 7 total offices, Holding Company: Dunlap Iowa Holding Co.

For population 15 years and over in Ute:

Marital status in Ute, IA
  • Never married: 48.7%
  • Now married: 32.9%
  • Separated: 1.7%
  • Widowed: 10.6%
  • Divorced: 6.0%

For population 25 years and over in Ute:

  • High school or higher: 94.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.1%
  • Unemployed: 1.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 30.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.6
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Ute, IA (based on Monona County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant2,51813
Evangelical Protestant1,7149
Catholic1,2074
Other11
None3,803-
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: 2
Monona County:

2.20 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Monona County:

1.10 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 8
This county:

8.82 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 8
This county:

8.82 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Monona County:

8.9%
State:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

27.0%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

16.2%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

50.5%
State:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

48.4%
Iowa:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Ute:

30.2
Iowa:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Ute:

22.8%
Iowa:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

21.7%
State:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.9
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

45.6%
State:

33.8%

General health condition:
Here:

53.2%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

75.0%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Ute, IA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Water Supply 1$2,213$26,5560$0
Other Government Administration 1$7,192$86,3048$606
Other and Unallocable 0$0 1$150
Totals for Government 2$9,405$56,4309$756

Ute government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $92,000 ($279.64)
    Water Utilities: $85,000 ($258.36)
    Solid Waste Management: $54,000 ($164.13)
    General - Other: $37,000 ($112.46)
    Sewerage: $36,000 ($109.42)
    General Public Buildings: $20,000 ($60.79)
    Financial Administration: $15,000 ($45.59)
    Parks and Recreation: $13,000 ($39.51)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $8,000 ($24.32)
    Local Fire Protection: $8,000 ($24.32)
    Central Staff Services: $4,000 ($12.16)
    Libraries: $2,000 ($6.08)
    Health - Other: $2,000 ($6.08)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $8,000 ($24.32)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Health - Other: $26,000 ($79.03)
    Regular Highways: $11,000 ($33.43)
    Water Utilities: $10,000 ($30.40)
    Local Fire Protection: $8,000 ($24.32)
    Financial Administration: $5,000 ($15.20)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $74,000 ($224.92)

Ute government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $46,000 ($139.82)
    Sewerage: $33,000 ($100.30)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $51,000 ($155.02)
  • Miscellaneous - Sale of Property: $28,000 ($85.11)
    Interest Earnings: $13,000 ($39.51)
    Rents: $8,000 ($24.32)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $76,000 ($231.00)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $46,000 ($139.82)
  • Tax - Property: $174,000 ($528.88)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $31,000 ($94.22)
    Other License: $2,000 ($6.08)

Ute government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $249,000 ($756.84)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $211,000 ($641.34)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $38,000 ($115.50)

Ute government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $372,000 ($1130.70)

Strongest AM radio stations in Ute:

  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KOMJ (590 AM; 5 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KTIC (840 AM; daytime; 5 kW; WEST POINT, NE; Owner: WEST POINT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KLNG (1560 AM; daytime; 10 kW; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA)
  • KWSL (1470 AM; 5 kW; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • KOZN (1620 AM; 10 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KSCJ (1360 AM; 5 kW; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: KSUX/KSCJ RADIO BROADCASTING CO)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KWMT (540 AM; 5 kW; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Ute:

  • KILV (107.5 FM; CASTANA, IA; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KKIA (92.9 FM; IDA GROVE, IA; Owner: JIM DANDY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KZSR (102.3 FM; ONAWA, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KXKT (103.7 FM; GLENWOOD, IA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KWIT (90.3 FM; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: WESTERN IOWA TECH COMM. COLLEGE)
  • KGLI (95.5 FM; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • KDSN-FM (107.1 FM; DENISON, IA; Owner: M & J RADIO CORPORATION)

TV broadcast stations around Ute:

  • KCAU-TV (Channel 9; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: CITADEL COMMUNICATIONS CO.LTD.)
  • KSIN-TV (Channel 27; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KMEG (Channel 14; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KPTH (Channel 44; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF SIOUX CITY)
  • KTIV (Channel 4; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: KTIV TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KYNE-TV (Channel 26; OMAHA, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)
  • KHIN (Channel 36; RED OAK, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 16Number of bridges
  • 233ft / 71.1mTotal length
  • 3,460Total average daily traffic
  • 483Total average daily truck traffic
  • 3,460Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic
New bridges in Ute, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11910-1919
  • 11940-1949
  • 41950-1959
  • 11980-1989
  • 31990-1999
  • 22000-2009
  • 42010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Ute, IA

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • S Side Of Ball Diamond Rd (Lat: 42.050833 Lon: -95.703333), Structure height: 5 m, Call Sign: WNYE857,
    Assigned Frequencies: 173.337 MHz, Grant Date: 11/16/2011, Expiration Date: 01/22/2022, Cancellation Date: 03/26/2022, Registrant: Federal Licensing Inc, 1588 Fairfield Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (717) 334-9262, Fax: (717) 334-6440, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • IA-UTE-CN-3, E Main St And S Day Ave (Lat: 42.050167 Lon: -95.702222), Type: Tank, Structure height: 30.5 m, Call Sign: WRMB414,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz... (+30 more), Grant Date: 03/16/2021, Expiration Date: 03/16/2031, Certifier: Jack Marsh, Registrant: Amg Technology Investment Group, LLC, 95 Parker Oaks Lane, Hudson Oaks, TX 76087, Phone: (855) 698-5465, Email:


Most common first names in Ute, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John1176.1 years
Edward874.1 years
Fred884.5 years
Henry883.4 years
Helen785.4 years
Elmer779.4 years
Anna684.2 years
Marie684.0 years
William668.0 years
Mary688.7 years
Most common last names in Ute, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Goslar978.4 years
Thompson976.8 years
Hartigan879.5 years
Petersen882.9 years
Klaus683.5 years
Shanahan684.5 years
Weed578.8 years
Knutzen586.0 years
Carlson559.6 years
Bretthauer581.2 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Ute, IA
  • 44.3%Electricity
  • 34.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 14.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 6.1%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Ute, IA
  • 69.5%Electricity
  • 23.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 5.1%Utility gas
  • 1.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Ute compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median house value significantly below 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 above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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