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Otterville, IL

Illinois · Metropolitan Area

Otterville is a small town in Illinois with a population of 137. Residents earn $63,643 per year, which is 15% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
137 Population 136/sq mi density
$63,643 Median Income $31,876 per capita
$57,500 Home Value
53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$63,643 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$57,500 home value
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $63,643
15% lower than US avg
Home Value $57,500
80% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 1.6%
95% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.9%
6% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.5%
58% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.4%
56% lower than US avg

How Otterville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population137
Median Age67.5 yrs
Density136/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Veterans26.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,643
Per Capita$31,876
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$673M
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$57,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units94
Rent Burden25.4%

Health

Obesity33.9%
Uninsured6.1%
Smoking12.6%
Depression21.2%
Heart Disease4.9%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain42.2 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation622 ft (190 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+1.6%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+0.7%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute22 min
Broadband64.0%
Libraries1

Is Otterville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Otterville receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Otterville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Otterville is $63,643, 15% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. Only 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Otterville is $57,500, 80% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

1.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Otterville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches, including 12.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Otterville has a population of 137 with a density of 136 people per square mile. The median age is 67.5 years, 74% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.1%), with 2.9% Hispanic.

Population

137
Total Population
136
People / sq mi
67.5yrs
Median Age
74% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.7%
Female 45.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Otterville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Otterville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Otterville is $63,643, which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Otterville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$63,643
15% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,876
Avg Weekly Wage$870
IRS Avg AGI$72,020

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.5%
58% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.4%
56% below US avg
Establishments (County)389
County GDP$673M

Business (County)

Restaurants54
Healthcare41
Retail58
Manufacturing17

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,281
51% above US avg
Cost of Living100.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate9.18%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.7 min
Drive Alone57.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Otterville is $57,500, 80% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$57,500
80% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden25.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedrooms$1,063
3 Bedrooms$1,370
4 Bedrooms$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units94
Median Year Built1959

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,281
51% above US avg
Effective Rate9.18%
In Otterville, 33.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 6.1% of residents lack health insurance. 12.6% are current smokers. 21.2% report depression. 19.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Otterville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.9%
6% above US avg
Diabetes8.4%
Heart Disease4.9%
High Blood Pressure28.0%
Asthma9.3%
COPD5.8%
Cancer7.0%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking12.6%
10% below US avg
Binge Drinking18.4%
Physical Inactivity19.5%
Depression21.2%
Mental Distress16.2%
Physical Distress11.1%
Short Sleep32.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured6.1%
29% below US avg
Checkup Rate67.7%
Dental Visits54.2%
Premature Death9,795/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.7/10
Exercise Access68.4%
Healthcare Facilities41
Otterville has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 42.2 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.4°F
1% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.2 inches
11% above US avg
Snowfall12.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation622 ft (190 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density136/sq mi
Coordinates39.0508°N, 90.3984°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS17083
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 1.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (95% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 50.2-point margin. 64.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 74.3%
D 24.1%

Winner: Republican by 50.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+1.6%
95% below US avg
High School+93.0%
Graduate Degree+0.7%
School Test Score5.34
F Education Grade (1.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density136/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access64.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities41
Restaurants54
Retail Stores58

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.7 min
Drive Alone57.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.0%

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