Otter Creek Township, IA
Living in Otter Creek Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute25
Public Transit1
Affordability53
Public Safety85
Airports54
Hospitals70
Colleges64
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools95
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
206Population-319 (2010–19)
39 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
38%College-Educated+30% (2010–19)
82%Family Households+10% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years27%
15 to 34 years17%
35 to 54 years35%
55 to 74 years10%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Caucasian96%
Multiracial4%
Education
High school graduate34%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree25%
Graduate degree13%
Households
Family household82%
Householder living alone14%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$92kMedian Household Income+$23k (2010–19)
100%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
34 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year-11% (2010–19)
Household Income
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K26%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more12%
Employers
Government2%
Private sector72%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance18%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts57%
Sales and office2%
Service13%
Commute
Car, truck, or van100%
Housing
$261kMedian Home Value+$164k (2010–19)
48%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent
84%Owner-Occupied-16% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached97%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200948%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier28%
Home Value
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K22%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K26%
$750K to $999K14%
House Heating Type
Electricity26%
LP gas57%
Wood17%
Crime
Violent Crime in Otter Creek Township
United States45
Iowa35
Lucas County21
Property Crime in Otter Creek Township
United States48
Iowa43
Lucas County34
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (40%)(56%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump69%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 26 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 38 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 25 | 1 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Otter Creek Township
Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding50
Tornado30
Blizzard6
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Otter Creek Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Otter Creek Township, IA
Victory Christian Academy
17 miles, N
Franklin Christian Day School
26 miles, SW
Main Street Montessori & Middle School
26 miles, N
Norwalk Christian Academy
26 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Otter Creek Township, IA
Simpson College
17 miles, N
Mercy College of Health Sciences
33 miles, N
Drake University
34 miles, N
Grand View University
35 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Otter Creek Township, IA
Lucas County Health Center
12 miles, SE
Clarke County Hospital
16 miles, SW
Knoxville Hospital & Clinics
24 miles, NE
Wayne County Hospital
27 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Otter Creek Township, IA
Des Moines International Airport
30 miles, N
The Eastern Iowa Airport
106 miles, NE
Waterloo Regional Airport
114 miles, NE
Eppley Airfield
125 miles, W