Colorado
Otis is a small town in Colorado with a population of 582. Residents earn $52,237 per year, which is 30% below the national average.
Based on current data, Otis receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Otis offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Otis is $52,237, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.3% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 18.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Otis is $151,400, 46% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $875 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
19.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 78.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Otis experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.0 inches, including 22.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 93.7% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.3% |
| 53% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $52,237 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,936 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $953 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $65,809 |
| Unemployment | 5.3% |
| 47% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.8% |
| 52% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 437 |
| County GDP | $612M |
| Restaurants | 32 |
| Healthcare | 22 |
| Retail | 49 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,845 |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.22% |
| Commute Time | 21.1 min |
| Work from Home | 0.9% |
| Census Median | $151,400 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $240,749 |
| Census Median Rent | $875 |
| 25% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,083 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,161 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,429 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,861 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,178 |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,845 |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.22% |
| Obesity | 27.4% |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.1% |
| Asthma | 12.1% |
| COPD | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.9% |
| Depression | 25.7% |
| Mental Distress | 19.6% |
| Physical Distress | 13.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 68.4% |
| Premature Death | 5,886/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 70.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 22 |
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 18.0 inches |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 22.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 4,332 ft (1,320 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,420/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1501°N, 102.9621°W |
| County FIPS | 08125 |
Winner: Republican by 65.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.3% |
| 43% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 78.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 1,420/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 22 |
| Restaurants | 32 |
| Retail Stores | 49 |
| Avg Commute | 21.1 min |
| Work from Home | 0.9% |