Otis, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Yuma County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
582 Population 1,420/sq mi density
$52,237 Median Income $24,936 per capita
$151,400 Home Value $248,844 Zillow
$875 Median Rent 32.1% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$52,237 median income, 9.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$151,400 home value, $875/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Otis, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,237
30% below
$24,936 per capita
Home Value
$151,400
46% below
Zillow: $248,844
Median Rent
$875/mo
25% below
32.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.3%
43% below
78.9% high school+
Unemployment
9.4%
161% above
18.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.4%
15% below
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Otis Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Otis's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
70%
Home Value
54%
Rent
75%
Poverty
152%
Bachelor's
57%
Unemployment
261%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Otis a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Otis residents earn a median household income of $52,237 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,936. The unemployment rate stands at 9.4% (161% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 437 business establishments, including 32 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Otis is $151,400 , 46% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $248,844. Median rent is $875/month, with 32.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.

Education

19.3% of adults in Otis hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below the national average). 78.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Otis has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population582
Median Age33.6 yrs
Density1,420/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born4.3%
Veterans8.4%

Economy

C
Median Income$52,237
Per Capita$24,936
Unemployment9.4%
Poverty18.8%
County GDP$612M
Avg Weekly Wage$953

Housing

A+
Home Value$151,400
Rent$875
Ownership67.9%
Zillow$248,844
Housing Units286
Rent Burden32.1%

Health

Obesity27.4%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death5,886/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain15.4 in/yr
Elevation4,332 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.3%
High School+78.9%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 16%
Commute21 min
Broadband91.0%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Otis was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Colorado Plains Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.5% of the population has a disability.