Otero County, CO
Living in Otero County
Bikeability19
Walkability38
Commute97
Public Transit14
Affordability96
Public Safety80
Airports25
Hospitals53
Colleges32
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools25
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
18kPopulation-548 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
19%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
60%Family Households-7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian53%
Hispanic or Latino42%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate32%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$38kMedian Household Income+$4k (2010–19)
75%Above Poverty-5% (2010–19)
17 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K35%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector61%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Sales and office17%
Service20%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$95kMedian Home Value+$1.1k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$479Median Monthly Rent+$92 (2010–19)
55%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached77%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home7%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier34%
Home Value
Less than $50K15%
$50K to $99K39%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity11%
LP gas5%
Utility gas80%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Otero County
United States45
Colorado43
Property Crime in Otero County
United States48
Colorado55
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (40%)(56%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump58%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 34 | 0 | 6 |
| Mar | 43 | 1 | 10 |
| Apr | 51 | 2 | 5 |
| May | 61 | 2 | 1 |
| Jun | 71 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 1 | 3 |
| Nov | 40 | 1 | 5 |
| Dec | 31 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Otero County
Inland Flooding43
Tornado22
Blizzard6
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Otero County, CO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Otero County, CO
St John Neumann Catholic School
54 miles, NW
The McClelland School
55 miles, NW
Trinity Lutheran School
56 miles, NW
Daystar Christian School
56 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Otero County, CO
Colorado State University-Pueblo
55 miles, NW
Colorado College
89 miles, NW
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
91 miles, NW
Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs
92 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Otero County, CO
Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center
11 miles, NE
St Mary Corwin Med Ctr, Centura Health
55 miles, NW
Parkview Medical Center, Inc
56 miles, NW
Colorado Mental Health Institute at Pueblo-Psych
57 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Otero County, CO
Pueblo Memorial Airport
51 miles, NW
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport
83 miles, NW
Denver International Airport
146 miles, N
Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport
162 miles, E