Ute, Iowa aerial 01, 2012
Ute’s story
150 years in pictures
Census counts: 407 in 1900, a peak of 616 in 1930, 338 in 2020. The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 2 maps from 1971 on.
- 1876Ute is settled
UteIA
A town of 329, settled in 1876.
Photo: Jared Winkler · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
329
2025 Census estimate · −3.8% since 2020
Typical home
$133K
+0.2% in a year
Household income
$55K
median
Median age
30.8
years
Jobs based here
36
A commuter town
Is Ute a good place to live?
Of the 141 Iowa towns we compare, none has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Ute. Ute has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
329 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Ute: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Ute, and how to reach them.
PowerMidAmerican Energy11.2¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterUte Water SupplyNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers98% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Ute’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Iowa you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereMonona County AuditorMonona County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2019
ZIP code5106051060 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Ute.
Housing
A typical Ute home is worth about $133K
Ute: 64% of households are owner-occupiers, below both the Iowa town median (70%) and the median of U.S. towns (73%). Its typical rent stands at $725 a month.
$133KZillow home value
| Ute | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $725 a month | $911 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 64% | 70% | 73% |
Typical home value
Ute$133K
Iowa$237K
+0.2%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Work & commute
Ute stands out in Iowa and nationally, with fewer of its working residents who work locally
In Ute, the income of the median household is $55,000, below both Iowa’s towns ($69,000) and U.S. towns ($80,000). Since 2013, Ute has lost 27 jobs, to 36 in 2023. No town among the 141 in Iowa we compare has a higher typical journey to work than Ute. The top destinations are Onawa (10%), Denison (9%) and Omaha (7%).
1%work in town
| Ute | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 0.6% | 31% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 31 minutes | 19 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $55,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 12% | 11% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Ute1%
Onawa10%
Denison9%
Omaha7%
Mapleton5%
30 mi
median commute distance
36
jobs based in Ute
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazards
High risk in Ute, with inland flooding at the top
Expected losses in Ute break down as 42% from inland flooding and 17% from drought. Its FEMA risk score stands at 78 of 100. Federal disaster aid has reached households in Ute after 4 declared disasters, most recently in 2024.
78risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingDroughtHail
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Expect four seasons and pleasant summers in Ute
A winter brings about 29 inches of snow, with January nights at 11° and July afternoons at 85°.
29″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter14–32°
Spring37–60°
Summer61–83°
Fall39–62°
Oct 12
typical first frost
Apr 25
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Ute is
For adults in Ute, the share who have high blood pressure is 40%. Against the Iowa average, Ute comes out ahead on 1 CDC measures out of 32, and behind on 6. Only 5 of the 141 Iowa towns we compare have a higher share of adults who had a checkup this year than Ute.
| Ute | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 32% | 36% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 35% | 35% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 38% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 20% | 16% |
32 measures vs. Iowa
1 better25 too close to call6 worse
| What stands out | Ute | IA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.9% | 77.8% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 4.4% | 3.3% |
Crawford County Memorial Hospital
17.8 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Ute
16pages on Ute
The big questions
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Ute; the nearest are
Nebraska Indian Community CollegeUniversity or college · Public · Macy, NE33.4 mi$4,080 in-state tuitionLittle Priest Tribal CollegeCommunity college · Public · Winnebago, NE41.1 mi$5,400 in-state tuition
About 1 of every 100 Ute residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Iowa.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Ute for work
Where Ute’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
36jobs based in Ute
1%of working residents work in town
30 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Ute
City in Iowa, United States
Ute is a city in Monona County, Iowa, United States, along the Soldier River. The population was 338 at the time of the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,243 ft
- ZIP code
- 51060
Questions about Ute
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Ute, IA a good place to live?
Ute has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.