Oto township, Iowa
Oto township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Oto township is a geographic entity located in Woodbury County, Iowa. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 439. The land area covers 35.94 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 439 | ±289 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 34.8 yrs | ±27.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 127 | ±61 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 139 | ±60 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 127 | ±61 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 12 | ±11 |
| Median Home Value | $84,900 | ±$2,613 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $94,152 | ±$51,418 |
| Per Capita Income | $35,305 | ±$18,658 |
| Poverty Rate | 2.7% | ±3.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 12 | ±19 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.1% | ±4.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 208 | ±168 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 78% | ±30.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 107,257 (2024)
ID: 193303
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRPERSON
620 DOUGLAS ST, RM 104, SIOUX CITY IA 51101-1248
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Education
Listing 7 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Anthon, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Charter Oak, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Charter Oak, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Anthon, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Mapleton, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Mapleton, IA | |
| 2 Nearby | 2-11 | DANBURY, IA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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FISHER-WHITING MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 6.6 mi away | 609 COURTRIGHT, MAPLETON, IA, 51034 |
(712) 881-1312
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CORD MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 6.7 mi away | 215 MAIN ST, DANBURY, IA, 51019 |
(712) 883-2207
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HAMANN MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 9.6 mi away | 311 E MAIN, ANTHON, IA, 51004 |
(712) 373-5275
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HORNICK BRANCH
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Library | 12.7 mi away | 510 MAIN ST, HORNICK, IA, 51026 |
(712) 874-3616
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BATTLE CREEK PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.7 mi away | 115 MAIN ST, BATTLE CREEK, IA, 51006 |
(712) 365-4912
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UTE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.6 mi away | 130 MAIN ST, UTE, IA, 51060 |
(712) 885-2237
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CORRECTIONVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.0 mi away | 532 DRIFTWOOD ST, CORRECTIONVILLE, IA, 51016 |
(712) 342-4203
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CUSHING COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 17.4 mi away | 202 MAIN ST, CUSHING, IA, 51018 |
(712) 384-2501
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WHITING PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.7 mi away | 407 WHITTIER ST, WHITING, IA, 51063 |
(712) 455-2612
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CHARTER OAK PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 18.2 mi away | 461 RAILROAD ST, CHARTER OAK, IA, 51439 |
(712) 678-3425
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at MAPLETON NO.2, IA US, located 6.9 miles from Oto township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.7° | 8.9° | 18.3° | 0.76" | 6.7" |
| February | 33.0° | 12.7° | 22.9° | 0.92" | 8.6" |
| March | 46.5° | 24.0° | 35.2° | 1.80" | 4.4" |
| April | 59.8° | 34.7° | 47.2° | 3.40" | 1.3" |
| May | 70.5° | 47.4° | 59.0° | 4.78" | 0.1" |
| June | 80.6° | 58.3° | 69.4° | 4.55" | 0.0" |
| July | 84.0° | 62.2° | 73.1° | 4.18" | 0.0" |
| August | 81.6° | 59.0° | 70.3° | 3.83" | 0.0" |
| September | 75.3° | 49.8° | 62.6° | 3.12" | 0.0" |
| October | 62.3° | 37.0° | 49.7° | 2.26" | 0.6" |
| November | 46.0° | 24.2° | 35.1° | 1.46" | 2.3" |
| December | 32.5° | 14.3° | 23.4° | 1.13" | 7.1" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oto city | City | 3.2 mi | — |
| Smithland city | City | 4.4 mi | — |
| Rodney city | City | 6.0 mi | — |
| Mapleton city | City | 6.4 mi | — |
| Danbury city | City | 6.7 mi | — |
| Anthon city | City | 9.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1919393222. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.