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Otis, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Rush County County
Otis, KS
At a Glance
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)
Is Otis a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Otis residents earn a median household income of $61,111 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,811. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 116 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Otis is $63,100 , 78% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $69,514. Median rent is $964/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Otis reports 299 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 21% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,396/100K.
Education
4.2% of adults in Otis hold a bachelor's degree or higher (88% below the national average). 86.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Otis has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.