Iowa
Otho is a small town in Iowa with a population of 397. Residents earn $42,083 per year, which is 44% below the national average.
Based on current data, Otho receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Otho offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Otho is $42,083, 44% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. 13.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Otho is $85,600, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $658 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
11.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Otho experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.3 inches, including 31.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 97.5% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.5% |
| 81% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $42,083 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,995 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,091 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,898 |
| Unemployment | 1.4% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.5% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,198 |
| County GDP | $2,759M |
| Restaurants | 82 |
| Healthcare | 126 |
| Retail | 140 |
| Manufacturing | 40 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,372 |
| 53% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 6.28% |
| Commute Time | 16.5 min |
| Work from Home | 1.6% |
| Census Median | $85,600 |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $119,488 |
| Census Median Rent | $658 |
| 43% below US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,372 |
| 53% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 6.28% |
| Obesity | 40.8% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.9% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.0% |
| Depression | 21.7% |
| Mental Distress | 17.9% |
| Physical Distress | 12.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.2% |
| Premature Death | 10,249/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 83.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 126 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 47.8°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 35.3 inches |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 31.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,122 ft (342 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 902/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.4222°N, 94.1494°W |
| County FIPS | 19187 |
Winner: Republican by 31.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 11.3% |
| 66% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 5 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+ |
| Population Density | 902/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 126 |
| Restaurants | 82 |
| Retail Stores | 140 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 16.5 min |
| Work from Home | 1.6% |