At a Glance
Median Income
$83,750
$68,621 per capita
Home Value
$262,500
Zillow: $146,267
Bachelor's Degree+
48.4%
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
13.4% smoking rate
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?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
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.
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 42°F (5°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population109
Median Age62.1 yrs
Density232/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.7%
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%
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,011/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain49.8 in/yr
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
Broadband93.9%
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.
14.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.