Oto, Iowa
City · Population 71 · #866 in Iowa
About Oto
Oto, IA is a tiny community located in western Iowa counting 71 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Oto is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.27 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 263 residents per square mile.
📰 Oto News Today
- Oto cemetery damaged as tornado moves through eastern Woodbury County KTIV · Jul 1
- Gary E. Sawin, 86, of Oto The N'West Iowa REVIEW · May 7
- Tornado rips through Iowa cemetery WKYC · Jul 2
- Obituary for Linda K. McDonald Adkins Goslar Funeral Home and Monuments, LLC · Feb 12
- Grave Markers Damaged By Tornado In Oto, IA KCAU 9 News · Jul 2
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Oto Unique
- The only place in America named Oto — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.27 sq mi.
- With 71 residents, it's one of America's smallest incorporated communities — everybody really does know everybody.
- Positioned in western Iowa, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Oto
- Oto Pub & Grub
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)71
Rank in state#866 of 940
Land area0.27 sq mi
Density263/sq mi
Coordinates42.2822, -95.8945