At a Glance
Median Income
$63,643
$31,876 per capita
Home Value
$57,500
Zillow: $256,371
Bachelor's Degree+
1.6%
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
5.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.9%
12.6% smoking rate
How Otterville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Otterville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Otterville a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Otterville residents earn a median household income of $63,643 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,876. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 389 business establishments, including 54 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Otterville is $57,500 , 80% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $256,371. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Education
1.6% of adults in Otterville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(95% below the national average).
93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Otterville has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population137
Median Age67.5 yrs
Density136/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans26.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$63,643
Per Capita$31,876
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$673M
Avg Weekly Wage$870
Housing
A+
Home Value$57,500
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$256,371
Housing Units94
Rent Burden25.4%
Health
Obesity33.9%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death9,795/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain39.4 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation622 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+1.6%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+0.7%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute22 min
Broadband85.9%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Otterville was founded in 1867.
The median home in Otterville was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is St Louis Lambert International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.