At a Glance
Median Income
$65,757
$24,284 per capita
Home Value
$278,600
Zillow: $333,977
Median Rent
$1,041/mo
34.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
83/100K
1,729/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.4%
71.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
19.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
13.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
279 sunny days/yr
How Othello Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Othello's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Othello a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Othello residents earn a median household income of $65,757 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,284. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,416 business establishments, including 479 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Othello is $278,600 , 1% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $333,977. Median rent is $1,041/month, with 34.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Othello reports 83 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,729/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
14.4% of adults in Othello hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% below the national average).
71.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Othello has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 279 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population8,699
Median Age24.6 yrs
Density1,812/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$65,757
Per Capita$24,284
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty19.4%
County GDP$16,919M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,362
Housing
A
Home Value$278,600
Rent$1,041
Ownership56.4%
Zillow$333,977
Housing Units2,594
Rent Burden34.1%
Crime
F
Violent83/100K
Property1,729/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault48/100K
Burglary322/100K
Health
Obesity39.5%
Diabetes14.2%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death7,204/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days279/yr
Rain8.8 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation1,088 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.4%
High School+71.6%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute19 min
Broadband91.4%
Internet Speed91 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Othello was founded in 1884.
The median home in Othello was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Grant County International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 479 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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