At a Glance
Median Income
$36,548
$19,368 per capita
Home Value
$39,200
Zillow: $182,314
Median Rent
$1,297/mo
44.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.4%
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
45.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
14.0% smoking rate
How Otoe Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Otoe's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Otoe a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Otoe residents earn a median household income of $36,548 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,368. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 45.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 508 business establishments, including 42 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Otoe is $39,200 , 86% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $182,314. Median rent is $1,297/month, with 44.4% 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.
Education
5.4% of adults in Otoe hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(84% below the national average).
96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Otoe has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population228
Median Age29.5 yrs
Density1,425/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
C
Median Income$36,548
Per Capita$19,368
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty45.1%
County GDP$1,791M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,020
Housing
A+
Home Value$39,200
Rent$1,297
Ownership66.3%
Zillow$182,314
Housing Units123
Rent Burden44.4%
Health
Obesity40.6%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,091/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain32.2 in/yr
Elevation1,132 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.4%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute29 min
Broadband83.8%
Internet Speed61 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Otoe was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Lincoln (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.