Nebraska
Otoe is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 228. Residents earn $36,548 per year, which is 51% below the national average.
Based on current data, Otoe receives an overall livability score of 3.0 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, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Otoe offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Otoe is $36,548, 51% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. The poverty rate of 45.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Otoe is $39,200, 86% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,297 per month. At just 1.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
5.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Otoe experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.2 inches, including 25.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 99.2% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.8% |
| 94% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $36,548 |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $19,368 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,020 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $77,878 |
| Unemployment | 1.8% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 45.1% |
| 264% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 508 |
| County GDP | $1,791M |
| Restaurants | 42 |
| Healthcare | 39 |
| Retail | 70 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,100 |
| 46% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 13.01% |
| Commute Time | 28.9 min |
| Work from Home | 1.1% |
| Census Median | $39,200 |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $162,026 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,297 |
| 12% above US avg |
| Studio | $713 |
| 1 Bedroom | $783 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,028 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,371 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,432 |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,100 |
| 46% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 13.01% |
| Obesity | 40.6% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.9% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| COPD | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.7% |
| Depression | 18.9% |
| Mental Distress | 15.0% |
| Physical Distress | 11.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 85.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.0% |
| Premature Death | 7,091/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 71.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 39 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 51.2°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 32.2 inches |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 25.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,132 ft (345 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,425/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7241°N, 96.1206°W |
| County FIPS | 31131 |
Winner: Republican by 38.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 5.4% |
| 84% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.63 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,425/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 89.0% |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 39 |
| Restaurants | 42 |
| Retail Stores | 70 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 28.9 min |
| Work from Home | 1.1% |