Median Income $73,000

3% lower than US avg

Home Value $56,400

80% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 13.9%

59% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 42.2%

31% higher than US avg

Unemployment 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 3.2%

74% lower than US avg

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

People

Population62

Median Age45.5 yrs

Density344/mi²

Male / Female39% / 61%

Largest GroupWhite 100%

Veterans41.0%

Economy

A+

Median Income$73,000

Per Capita$24,074

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty3.2%

County GDP$1,066M

Commute29 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$56,400

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Zillow$139,142

Housing Units30

Rent Burden30.6%

Health

Obesity42.2%

Uninsured8.8%

Smoking19.3%

Depression30.1%

Heart Disease6.4%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)

AQI43 (Good)

Sunny Days297/yr

Elevation586 ft (179 m)

Education

Bachelor's+13.9%

High School+100.0%

Graduate+0.0%

School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 17%

Commute29 min

Broadband20.0%

Libraries4

Is Otway a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Otway receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Otway offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Otway is $73,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Otway is $56,400, 80% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

13.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Otway experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. With 297 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Otway has a population of 62 with a density of 344 people per square mile. The median age is 45.5 years, 17% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

Total Population

344

People / sq mi

45.5yrs

Median Age

17% above US avg

0.2mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 38.7%

Female 61.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Otway vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	100.0%
	27% above US avg
Spanish	0.0%
	100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Otway vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Otway is $73,000, which is 3% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Otway vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$73,000
	3% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$24,074
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,008
IRS Avg AGI	$53,915

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Poverty Rate	3.2%
	74% below US avg
Establishments (County)	672
County GDP	$1,066M

Business (County)

Restaurants	31
Healthcare	47
Retail	84
Manufacturing	28

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$2,744
	22% below US avg
Cost of Living	92.80 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	4.87%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	29.2 min
Drive Alone	100.0%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Otway is $56,400, 80% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $139,142.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$56,400
	80% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$139,142

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs


Rent Burden	30.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$816
1 Bedroom	$873
2 Bedrooms	$1,092
3 Bedrooms	$1,388
4 Bedrooms	$1,550

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	90.0%
Housing Units	30
Median Year Built	1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$2,744
	22% below US avg
Effective Rate	4.87%

In Otway, 42.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.8% of residents lack health insurance. 19.3% are current smokers. 30.1% report depression. 31.5% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	42.2%
	31% above US avg
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart Disease	6.4%
High Blood Pressure	36.5%
Asthma	11.4%
COPD	8.3%
Cancer	7.6%
Stroke	3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	19.3%
	38% above US avg
Binge Drinking	16.4%
Physical Inactivity	31.5%
Depression	30.1%
Mental Distress	21.9%
Physical Distress	15.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	96.0%
Uninsured	8.8%
	2% above US avg
Checkup Rate	78.4%
Dental Visits	59.0%
Premature Death	14,358/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	6.0/10
Exercise Access	40.7%
Healthcare Facilities	47

Otway has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area enjoys 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	54.0°F
	0% below US avg
January Average	31°F (-0°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	297 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	586 ft (179 m)
Area	0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density	344/sq mi
Coordinates	38.8649°N, 83.1882°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County FIPS	39001

It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 13.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 65.7-point margin. 20.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 82.6%

D 16.9%

Winner: Republican by 65.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	13.9%
	59% below US avg
High School+	100.0%
Graduate Degree+	0.0%
School Test Score	5.90

C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8	Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density	344/sq mi
Total Area	0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	20.0%
Public Libraries	4
Healthcare Facilities	47
Restaurants	31
Retail Stores	84

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	5

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	29.2 min
Drive Alone	100.0%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Otway, OH

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

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Otway a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Otway vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Otway vs U.S. Average

Income: Otway vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Nearby Cities