At a Glance
Median Income
$42,083
$29,995 per capita
Home Value
$85,600
Zillow: $119,488
Median Rent
$658/mo
28.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
685/100K
4,979/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.3%
91.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
13.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.8%
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Otho Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Otho's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Otho a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Otho residents earn a median household income of $42,083 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,995. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,198 business establishments, including 82 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Otho is $85,600 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $119,488. Median rent is $658/month, with 28.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
Otho reports 685 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 80% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,979/100K.
Education
11.3% of adults in Otho hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
91.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Otho has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population397
Median Age51.7 yrs
Density902/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$42,083
Per Capita$29,995
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty13.5%
County GDP$2,759M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,091
Housing
A+
Home Value$85,600
Rent$658
Ownership72.6%
Zillow$119,488
Housing Units228
Rent Burden28.7%
Crime
F
Violent685/100K
Property4,979/100K
Health
Obesity40.8%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death10,249/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain35.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,122 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.3%
High School+91.4%
Graduate+0.6%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute17 min
Broadband75.2%
Internet Speed119 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Otho was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 119 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
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