At a Glance
Median Income
$73,000
$24,074 per capita
Violent Crime
70/100K
2,619/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.9%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
19.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
297 sunny days/yr
How Otway Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Otway's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Otway a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Otway residents earn a median household income of $73,000 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,074. 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 672 business establishments, including 31 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Otway reports 70 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,619/100K.
Education
13.9% of adults in Otway hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population62
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density344/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans41.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$73,000
Per Capita$24,074
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,066M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,008
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership90.0%
Zillow$139,142
Housing Units30
Rent Burden30.6%
Crime
F
Violent70/100K
Property2,619/100K
Health
Obesity42.2%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death14,358/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation586 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 17%
Commute29 min
Broadband20.0%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Otway was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Greater Portsmouth Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
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