Ute, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Monona County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
351 Population 949/sq mi density
$55,947 Median Income $33,885 per capita
$80,900 Home Value $139,122 Zillow
$633 Median Rent 30.7% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$55,947 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,900 home value, $633/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Ute, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,947
26% below
$33,885 per capita
Home Value
$80,900
71% below
Zillow: $139,122
Median Rent
$633/mo
46% below
30.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.4%
69% below
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
53% below
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.4%
32% above
17.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Ute Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
74%
Home Value
29%
Rent
54%
Poverty
30%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
47%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ute a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ute residents earn a median household income of $55,947 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,885. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 299 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ute is $80,900 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $139,122. Median rent is $633/month, with 30.7% 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 1938.

Education

10.4% of adults in Ute hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ute has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population351
Median Age31.9 yrs
Density949/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$55,947
Per Capita$33,885
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$462M
Avg Weekly Wage$879

Housing

A+
Home Value$80,900
Rent$633
Ownership68.4%
Zillow$139,122
Housing Units205
Rent Burden30.7%

Health

Obesity42.4%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,367/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain32.1 in/yr
Elevation1,252 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.4%
High School+96.7%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute30 min
Broadband85.4%
Internet Speed43 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Ute was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.400 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.6% of the population has a disability.