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Otho, IA

Otho, IA.

Population: 551 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$128,782
1-year appreciation
-2.1%
3-year appreciation
+0.7%
5-year appreciation
+13.2%
All-time peak (2025-08)
$131,813
House Price Index
379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
drought, tornado, hail, strongWind, winterWeather

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
37.5 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
48
Days with Good air quality
67
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2

Amenities

Nearest airport
Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD) (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
6
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-208 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,963
Median annual property tax
$1,277
Households with broadband internet
39.4%

Employment & development

Total county employment
14,628
Average weekly wage
$1,083
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
15

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Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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