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Ottosen, IA
City in Humboldt County, Iowa.
Population
31
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
64
ZIP codes
0
Ottosen and its ZIP codes
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Humboldt County. PPP loans are for Ottosen.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,502
3,713 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,188
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$66.9M
FY 2026, $6,973 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Ottosen, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
507
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
15
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 6°F
34.1 inches of rain a year
Cities near Ottosen
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BodeCity | 5 mi | 0.4 |
| West BendCity | 5.5 mi | 0.9 |
| St. JosephCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 0.9 |
| BradgateCity | 6.8 mi | 0.5 |
| RolfeCity | 9.6 mi | 1.1 |
| LivermoreCity | 9.9 mi | 0.7 |
| RutlandCity | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| WhittemoreCity | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| RodmanCity | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| IrvingtonCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1 |
| Gilmore CityCity | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| PloverCity | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| HumboldtCity | 14 mi | 4.7 |
| AlgonaCity | 14 mi | 4.6 |
| Dakota CityCity | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| Lu VerneCity | 15 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ottosen, IA in?
- Ottosen is in Humboldt County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Ottosen, IA?
- About 31 people live in Ottosen, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ottosen?
- Nearby places include Bode (5 mi), West Bend (5.5 mi), St. Joseph (6.7 mi), Bradgate (6.8 mi), Rolfe (9.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023