At a Glance
Median Income
$43,750
$30,488 per capita
Home Value
$107,700
Zillow: $221,171
Violent Crime
120/100K
1,324/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.4%
91.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
8.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
17.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Otter Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Otter Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Otter Lake a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Otter Lake residents earn a median household income of $43,750 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,488. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,724 business establishments, including 141 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Otter Lake is $107,700 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $221,171. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Otter Lake reports 120 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,324/100K.
Education
9.4% of adults in Otter Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% below the national average).
91.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Otter Lake has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population387
Median Age53.8 yrs
Density509/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$43,750
Per Capita$30,488
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty8.6%
County GDP$3,258M
Avg Weekly Wage$996
Housing
A+
Home Value$107,700
Rent
Ownership91.0%
Zillow$221,171
Housing Units299
Rent Burden18.4%
Crime
F
Violent120/100K
Property1,324/100K
Health
Obesity35.3%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death8,510/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain36.1 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation866 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.4%
High School+91.0%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute37 min
Broadband61.2%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Otter Lake was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Bishop International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
28.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 141 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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