Oto, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 71 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -51.0%
Males: 37  (52.5%)
Females: 34  (47.5%)
Median resident age:

51.2 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip code: 51044

Estimated median household income in 2022: $-660,994,068 (it was $22,857 in 2000)
Oto $-660,994,068
IA $69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $57,721 (it was $9,237 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $42,366 (it was $35,000 in 2000)
Oto:

$42,366
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $195,822; detached houses: $195,838; townhouses or other attached units: $207,246; in 2-unit structures: $127,539; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $107,329; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $264,623; mobile homes: $125,818

Median gross rent in 2022: $549.

March 2022 cost of living index in Oto: 83.5 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 34.2%
(32.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents)

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  • Races in Oto, IA (2022)
    • 7391.2%White alone
    • 33.8%Hispanic
    • 11.2%Two or more races



According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Oto, Iowa as of May 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Oto is 111 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (32.4%), Irish (29.4%), Ukrainian (11.8%), American (8.8%), Norwegian (5.9%), English (2.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 07/10/1888

Elevation: 1096 feet

Land area: 0.26 square miles.

Population density: 271 people per square mile   (very low).

Oto, Iowa map

10 residents are foreign born (11.2% Europe).

This city:

12.5%
Iowa:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $987 (1.3%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $435 (1.2%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux City, IA (29.6 miles , pop. 85,013).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (71.0 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (422.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Smithland, IA (2.1 miles ),
Rodney, IA (2.5 miles),
Anthon, IA (2.7 miles ),
Danbury, IA (3.1 miles ),
Mapleton, IA (3.1 miles ),
Climbing Hill, IA (3.2 miles),
Hornick, IA (3.3 miles ),
Correctionville, IA (3.8 miles )

Latitude: 42.28 N, Longitude: 95.89 W

Area code: 712

Distribution of median household income in Oto, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Oto, IA in 2022

Oto satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.9%
Iowa:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +8 (+5.8%).
Most common industries in Oto, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (24.0%)
  • Health care (18.0%)
  • Fuel dealers (10.0%)
  • Truck transportation (10.0%)
  • Warehousing & storage (6.0%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (6.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (33.3%)
  • Fuel dealers (15.2%)
  • Truck transportation (15.2%)
  • Warehousing & storage (9.1%)
  • Repair & maintenance (9.1%)
  • Professional & commercial equipment & supplies merchant wholesalers (6.1%)
  • Transportation equipment (6.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (52.9%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (17.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (17.6%)
  • Construction (5.9%)
  • Furniture & home furnishings, household appliance stores (5.9%)
Most common occupations in Oto, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Carpenters (14.0%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (12.0%)
  • Food processing workers (10.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10.0%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (10.0%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (6.0%)
  • Cashiers (6.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Carpenters (18.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (15.2%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (15.2%)
  • Electricians (9.1%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (9.1%)
  • Supervisors, transportation, and material moving workers (9.1%)
  • Other construction workers and helpers (6.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (35.3%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (17.6%)
  • Cashiers (17.6%)
  • Food processing workers (17.6%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.9%)
  • Carpenters (5.9%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (0.0%)

Average climate in Oto, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Oto, Iowa average temperatures Oto, Iowa average precipitation Oto, Iowa humidity Oto, Iowa wind speed Oto, Iowa snowfall Oto, Iowa sunshine Oto, Iowa clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI SO2
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2002 was 5.85. This is significantly better than average.

City:

5.85
U.S.:

72.56
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2002 was 0.693. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 22.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.693
U.S.:

1.515

Tornado activity:

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

On 7/28/1986, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 15.8 miles away from the Oto city center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

On 6/23/1952, a category F4 tornado 32.3 miles away from the city center injured 4 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Oto-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 237% 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 409.0 miles away from the city 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 156.6 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 221.7 miles away from the city center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB) earthquake occurred 234.3 miles away from the city center
On 2/6/1996 at 15:10:28, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 85.7 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 281.5 miles away from the city 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 Woodbury County (15) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 10, Storms: 6, Tornadoes: 2, Winds: 2, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Oto topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Oto:

  • HEIGHTS HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; MAPLETON, IA)
  • MAPLE HEIGHTS (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; MAPLETON, IA)
  • CORRECTIONVILLE NURSING AND REHA (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; CORRECTIONVILLE, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Oto:

  • Western Iowa Tech Community College (about 28 miles; Sioux City, IA; Full-time enrollment: 3,544)
  • Buena Vista University (about 43 miles; Storm Lake, IA; FT enrollment: 2,522)
  • Wayne State College (about 58 miles; Wayne, NE; FT enrollment: 3,121)
  • University of South Dakota (about 63 miles; Vermillion, SD; FT enrollment: 7,328)
  • Metropolitan Community College Area (about 68 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 12,236)
  • Iowa Western Community College (about 70 miles; Council Bluffs, IA; FT enrollment: 5,344)
  • Creighton University (about 71 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 5,370)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Oto: Oto Community Ambulance Service (A), Oto Community Volunteer Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Oto include: Saint Mary's Catholic Church (A), United Church of Christ (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Birthplace of: Arnold J. Isbell - Navy officer.

Woodbury 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:

2.4 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

58.7%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

4.3%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Oto:

Marital status in Oto, IA
  • Never married: 27.7%
  • Now married: 33.8%
  • Separated: 1.3%
  • Widowed: 5.8%
  • Divorced: 31.4%

For population 25 years and over in Oto:

  • High school or higher: 80.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 27.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 8.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 37.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.1
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Oto, IA (based on Woodbury County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic22,73213
Mainline Protestant17,71353
Evangelical Protestant17,16263
Other2,24011
Orthodox4502
Black Protestant1261
None41,749-
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: 19
Here:

1.86 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 3
Woodbury County:

0.29 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.23 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
Woodbury County:

0.29 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 46
This county:

4.51 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 84
Woodbury County:

8.24 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

8.4%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Woodbury County:

28.9%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Woodbury County:

15.0%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

48.7%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

47.7%
Iowa:

46.1%

Average BMI:
This city:

29.1
State:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

25.4%
Iowa:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

6.4%
Iowa:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Oto:

6.7
Iowa:

6.8

Overweight people:
Oto:

33.5%
Iowa:

33.8%

General health condition:
Here:

58.4%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Oto:

78.1%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Oto, 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
Financial Administration 0$0 1$935
Streets and Highways 0$0 2$296
Solid Waste Management 0$0 2$296
Water Supply 0$0 2$2,785
Totals for Government 0$0 7$4,312

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

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $20,000 ($281.69)
    Water Utilities: $14,000 ($197.18)
    General Public Buildings: $12,000 ($169.01)
    Solid Waste Management: $8,000 ($112.68)
    Financial Administration: $5,000 ($70.42)
    Sewerage: $5,000 ($70.42)
    General - Other: $4,000 ($56.34)
    Local Fire Protection: $2,000 ($28.17)
    Parks and Recreation: $2,000 ($28.17)
    Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($14.08)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $4,000 ($56.34)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $20,000 ($281.69)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $2,000 ($28.17)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $12,000 ($169.01)
    Solid Waste Management: $7,000 ($98.59)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $14,000 ($197.18)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $22,000 ($309.86)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $12,000 ($169.01)
  • Tax - Property: $23,000 ($323.94)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $16,000 ($225.35)
    Other License: $1,000 ($14.08)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $167,000 ($2352.11)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $159,000 ($2239.44)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $8,000 ($112.68)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $148,000 ($2084.51)

Strongest AM radio stations in Oto:

  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KSCJ (1360 AM; 5 kW; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: KSUX/KSCJ RADIO BROADCASTING CO)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KWSL (1470 AM; 5 kW; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KTIC (840 AM; daytime; 5 kW; WEST POINT, NE; Owner: WEST POINT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KMNS (620 AM; 1 kW; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • KOMJ (590 AM; 5 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KXRB (1000 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD)
  • KTFJ (1250 AM; 1 kW; DAKOTA CITY, NE; Owner: DONALD A. SWANSON)

Strongest FM radio stations in Oto:

  • 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)
  • KKMA (99.5 FM; LE MARS, IA; Owner: POWELL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KZSR (102.3 FM; ONAWA, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KSEZ (97.9 FM; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • KTFC (103.3 FM; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: DONALD A. SWANSON)
  • KILV (107.5 FM; CASTANA, IA; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KKIA (92.9 FM; IDA GROVE, IA; Owner: JIM DANDY BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Oto:

  • 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.)

Oto fatal accident list:

Jun 4, 1998 02:00 PM, Sr-31, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 11Number of bridges
  • 135ft / 40.9mTotal length
  • 1,355Total average daily traffic
  • 288Total average daily truck traffic
  • 1,355Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
New bridges in Oto, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11940-1949
  • 21950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 11980-1989
  • 41990-1999
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Oto, IA
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Oto, IA
  • 66.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 33.3%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Oto, IA
  • 58.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 41.7%Electricity


Oto compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median household income significantly below 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 below state average.
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