Kansas
Otis is a small town in Kansas with a population of 434. Residents earn $61,111 per year, which is 19% below the national average.
Based on current data, Otis receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, long commute times, high obesity rates. Otis offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Otis is $61,111, 19% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. The poverty rate of 19.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Otis is $63,100, 78% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $964 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
4.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Otis experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches, including 14.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 97.5% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.5% |
| 81% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $61,111 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $22,811 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $852 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $56,126 |
| Unemployment | 1.5% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.8% |
| 60% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 116 |
| County GDP | $196M |
| Restaurants | 4 |
| Healthcare | 10 |
| Retail | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,333 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.28% |
| Commute Time | 35.3 min |
| Work from Home | 5.6% |
| Census Median | $63,100 |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $69,514 |
| Census Median Rent | $964 |
| 17% below US avg |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 91.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,333 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.28% |
| Obesity | 38.9% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.1% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.3% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.6% |
| Depression | 22.7% |
| Mental Distress | 18.1% |
| Physical Distress | 12.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.5% |
| Premature Death | 17,778/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 45.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 10 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 53.5°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 26.5 inches |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 14.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,036 ft (621 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,400/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.5348°N, 99.0535°W |
| County FIPS | 20165 |
Winner: Republican by 65.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 4.2% |
| 88% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 86.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 1,400/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 10 |
| Restaurants | 4 |
| Retail Stores | 17 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 35.3 min |
| Work from Home | 5.6% |