Otselic Town, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
899 332.4M (US)
Median Age
53.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
14.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$60,688 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
35 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$99,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$493 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$757 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
67.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Chenango County
1
New York
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Chenango County
2
New York
3
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 41% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right.

Liberal (42%) (52%) Conservative

Climate

Warm-summer continental climate. Warm summers and cold winters with substantial seasonal variation. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 23 20
Feb 2 18 22
Mar 3 16 30
Apr 3 4 43
May 4 0 54
Jun 4 0 63
Jul 4 0 67
Aug 4 0 66
Sep 4 0 58
Oct 4 1 47
Nov 4 8 37
Dec 3 18 26

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Schools

Otselic Valley Central School
3 miles, W · 1.9star
Deruyter Elementary School
10 miles, NW · 2.8star
Deruyter High School
10 miles, NW · 4.1star
New Life Christian School
12 miles, E · 3.2star

Colleges

Colgate University
14 miles, E · 4.1star
SUNY Morrisville
16 miles, NE · 1.9star
Cazenovia College
19 miles, N · 1.9star

Hospitals

Community Memorial Hospital, Inc
14 miles, E · 4.1star
Chenango Memorial Hospital
14 miles, SE · 2.3star
Oneida Healthcare Center
28 miles, NE · 3.2star

Airports