At a Glance
Median Income
$83,750
$68,621 per capita
Home Value
$262,500
Zillow: $146,267
Violent Crime
652/100K
3,835/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
48.4%
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
13.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F
259 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?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Otter Lake residents earn a median household income of $83,750 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $68,621. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 600 business establishments, including 65 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Otter Lake is $262,500 , 7% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $146,267. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1945.
Safety & Crime
Otter Lake reports 652 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 71% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,835/100K.
Education
48.4% of adults in Otter Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% above the national average).
96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Otter Lake has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population109
Median Age62.1 yrs
Density232/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans93.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$83,750
Per Capita$68,621
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,659M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051
Housing
A+
Home Value$262,500
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$146,267
Housing Units285
Rent Burden25.5%
Crime
F
Violent652/100K
Property3,835/100K
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,011/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Sunny Days259/yr
Rain50.2 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,521 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+48.4%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+16.5%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 28%
Commute32 min
Broadband66.0%
Internet Speed108 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Otter Lake was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is Griffiss International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.403 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.