Oto, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Monona County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
66 Population 244/sq mi density
$50,600 Home Value $158,068 Zillow
47°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Oto, IA

At a Glance

Home Value
$50,600
82% below
Zillow: $158,068
Bachelor's Degree+
25.0%
26% below
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
28.1%
681% above
14.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.8%
1% below
12.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Oto Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Oto's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Home Value
18%
Poverty
115%
Bachelor's
74%
Unemployment
781%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Oto a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Oto is $50,600 , 82% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $158,068. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1944.

Education

25.0% of adults in Oto hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% below the national average). 90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Oto has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population66
Median Age46.5 yrs
Density244/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born12.1%
Veterans3.6%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$92,233
Unemployment28.1%
Poverty14.3%
County GDP$462M
Avg Weekly Wage$879

Housing

Home Value$50,600
Rent
Ownership87.9%
Zillow$158,068
Housing Units70
Rent Burden37.5%

Health

Obesity31.8%
Diabetes6.8%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death8,367/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain31.6 in/yr
Elevation1,148 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.0%
High School+90.0%
Graduate+8.2%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute27 min
Broadband48.5%
Internet Speed43 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Oto was built in 1944.
The nearest airport is Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.400 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
31.8% of the population has a disability.
12.1% of residents are foreign-born.