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Oto
A city of 72 people in Iowa
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About Oto
City in Iowa, United States72Population
0.3 sq miArea
1,096 ftElevation
Oto is a city in Woodbury County, Iowa, United States. It is part of the Sioux City, IA–NE–SD Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 72 at the time of the 2020 census.
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ZIP code51044
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Health in Oto
Compared with Iowa
9better than IA·3worse
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 20 are too close to call.
BetterToo close to callWorse
What stands out
Care nearby
Burgess Health CenterOnawa · 20.8 mi · ER · rural critical access
Siouxland Community Health of NebraskaSouth Sioux City · 30 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Oto · CMS · HRSAHealth in Oto →
Natural hazards in Oto
Moderate
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 48% of U.S. communities.
🌊 Inland flooding🌵 Drought🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Oto →
Climate in Oto
Full climate →Oto has cold, snowy winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 10°, and about 31 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
32° / 14°Winter
60° / 37°Spring
83° / 61°Summer
62° / 39°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Oto →
Libraries near Oto
See all →Nearest: Hamann Memorial LibraryAnthon · 7.5 miles · 22 hrs a week
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