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Otho, IA
City in Webster County, Iowa.
Population
380
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
858
ZIP codes
0
Otho and its ZIP codes
Otho at a glance
- Otho is about 15 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
Local data for Otho, IA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Webster County. PPP loans are for Otho.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,614
17,328 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,465
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$250M
FY 2026, $6,766 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Otho, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
911
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
23
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 7°F
35.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Otho, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.5%
U.S. 33.3% +8.2 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.5%
U.S. 12.8% +3.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
Cities near Otho
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CoalvilleCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 2.2 |
| LehighCity | 6.6 mi | 2.1 |
| Fort DodgeCity | 6.7 mi | 16 |
| MoorlandCity | 7.6 mi | 1.5 |
| CallenderCity | 8.4 mi | 0.5 |
| DuncombeCity | 8.6 mi | 2 |
| HarcourtCity | 11 mi | 1 |
| DaytonCity | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| GowrieCity | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| BarnumCity | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| BadgerCity | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| VincentCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| SomersCity | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| ClareCity | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| StratfordCity | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| KnierimCity | 16 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Otho, IA in?
- Otho is in Webster County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Otho, IA?
- About 380 people live in Otho, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Otho?
- Nearby places include Coalville (2.1 mi), Lehigh (6.6 mi), Fort Dodge (6.7 mi), Moorland (7.6 mi), Callender (8.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023