Otter Township, IA
Living in Otter Township
Bikeability2
Walkability10
Commute32
Public Transit3
Affordability50
Public Safety72
Airports51
Hospitals73
Colleges64
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools96
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.2kPopulation+99 (2010–19)
43 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
29%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
89%Family Households-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years33%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over2%
Diversity
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school3%
High school graduate40%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree22%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household89%
Householder living alone11%
Economy
$86kMedian Household Income+$20k (2010–19)
97%Above Poverty
32 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year-6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K4%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K9%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K15%
$125K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector63%
Self-employed16%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Sales and office23%
Service10%
Commute
Car, truck, or van99%
Walked1%
Housing
$219kMedian Home Value+$6.3k (2010–19)
36%Built 2000 or Later
$850Median Monthly Rent+$667 (2010–19)
87%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached92%
Mobile home6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200932%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier13%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K22%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K11%
$750K to $999K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity15%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas70%
Utility gas13%
Crime
Violent Crime in Otter Township
United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Warren County62
Property Crime in Otter Township
United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Warren County62
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(53%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump58%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | 1 | 7 |
| 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 | 38 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 25 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Otter Township
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding37
Tornado22
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Otter Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Otter Township, IA
Victory Christian Academy
6 miles, NW
Main Street Montessori & Middle School
16 miles, NW
Norwalk Christian Academy
16 miles, NW
Des Moines Adventist School
19 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Otter Township, IA
Simpson College
6 miles, NW
Mercy College of Health Sciences
22 miles, N
Drake University
23 miles, N
Grand View University
23 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Otter Township, IA
Knoxville Hospital & Clinics
21 miles, E
Lucas County Health Center
21 miles, SE
Unitypoint Health-Des Moines Iowa Lutheran
22 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Otter Township, IA
Des Moines International Airport
19 miles, NW
The Eastern Iowa Airport
102 miles, NE
Waterloo Regional Airport
104 miles, NE
Eppley Airfield
124 miles, W