Otis, Colorado

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Population in 2022: 516 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -3.4%
 
Males: 243  (47.2%)
Females: 273  (52.8%)
Median resident age:

34.0 years
Colorado median age:

37.7 years

Zip codes: 80743.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $53,139 (it was $31,333 in 2000)
Otis:

$53,139
CO:

$89,302

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $24,532 (it was $19,719 in 2000)

Otis town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $124,140 (it was $53,000 in 2000)
Otis:

$124,140
CO:

$531,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $202,456; detached houses: $230,525; mobile homes: $69,635

Median gross rent in 2022: $926.

March 2022 cost of living index in Otis: 90.3 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 21.5%

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  • Races in Otis, CO (2022)
    • 50690.0%White alone
    • 407.1%Hispanic
    • 61.1%Two or more races
    • 10.2%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone



According to our research of Colorado and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Otis, Colorado as of May 11, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Otis is 224 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (40.5%), English (20.4%), Irish (8.6%), American (5.7%), Scotch-Irish (5.7%), Norwegian (1.8%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Incorporated on 3/27/1917

Elevation: 4335 feet

Land area: 0.41 square miles.

Population density: 1,261 people per square mile   (low).

Otis, Colorado map

13 residents are foreign born (2.3% Latin America).

This town:

2.3%
Colorado:

9.5%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $666 (0.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $560 (0.5%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Greeley, CO (94.7 miles , pop. 76,930).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Aurora, CO (102.8 miles , pop. 276,393).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (613.2 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Yuma, CO (3.6 miles ),
Akron, CO (3.6 miles ),
Eckley, CO (5.0 miles ),
Cope, CO (5.1 miles ),
Merino, CO (5.6 miles ),
Atwood, CO (5.6 miles),
Hillrose, CO (5.6 miles ),
Sterling, CO (5.9 miles )

Latitude: 40.15 N, Longitude: 102.96 W

Area code: 970

Distribution of median household income in Otis, CO in 2022
Distribution of house value in Otis, CO in 2022

Otis satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.2%
Colorado:

3.2%
Population change in the 1990s: +76 (+16.6%).
Most common industries in Otis, CO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (11.9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (11.4%)
  • Health care (8.1%)
  • Construction (8.1%)
  • Food (6.8%)
  • Wood products (6.8%)
  • Truck transportation (5.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (16.4%)
  • Construction (13.9%)
  • Wood products (13.1%)
  • Educational services (9.0%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (7.4%)
  • Food (6.6%)
  • Truck transportation (4.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (14.9%)
  • Health care (14.9%)
  • Social assistance (11.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.9%)
  • Food (7.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.1%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.1%)
Most common occupations in Otis, CO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.2%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5.9%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.5%)
  • Child care workers (5.5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.1%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (5.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.7%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (9.0%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (8.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.6%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4.9%)
  • Other transportation occupations (4.9%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Child care workers (11.4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (8.8%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (7.9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.9%)
  • Cashiers (6.1%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.3%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (4.4%)

Average climate in Otis, Colorado

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Otis-area historical tornado activity is above Colorado state average. It is 18% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/10/1975, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 15.3 miles away from the Otis town center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 5/30/1996, a category F3 tornado 19.7 miles away from the town center caused $300,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Otis-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Colorado state average. It is 516% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 497.5 miles away from Otis center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 10/18/1984 at 15:30:23, a magnitude 5.5 (5.4 MB, 5.1 MS, 5.5 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 206.0 miles away from the city center
On 8/23/2011 at 05:46:18, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi) earthquake occurred 233.3 miles away from the city center
On 8/10/2005 at 22:08:22, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 243.6 miles away from Otis center
On 8/10/2005 at 22:08:22, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 243.9 miles away from Otis center
On 10/28/1983 at 14:06:06, a magnitude 7.3 (6.2 MB, 7.3 MS, 7.0 MW) earthquake occurred 618.3 miles away from the city center, causing 2 deaths (2 shaking deaths) and 3 injuries, causing $15,000,000 total damage
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Washington County (11) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 7
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 6, Storms: 6, Landslides: 3, Mudslides: 3, Snows: 2, Tornadoes: 2, Fire: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Otis topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Otis:

  • YUMA DISTRICT HOSPITAL HOME HEALTH CARE (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; YUMA, CO)
  • YUMA DISTRICT HOSPITAL - CAH Critical Access Hospitals (about 13 miles away; YUMA, CO)
  • YUMA LIFE CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; YUMA, CO)
  • WASHINGTON COUNTY NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; AKRON, CO)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Otis:

  • University of Northern Colorado (about 94 miles; Greeley, CO; Full-time enrollment: 11,469)
  • Aims Community College (about 97 miles; Greeley, CO; FT enrollment: 3,598)
  • Community College of Aurora (about 103 miles; Aurora, CO; FT enrollment: 4,730)
  • Jones International University (about 110 miles; Centennial, CO; FT enrollment: 2,556)
  • Colorado State University-Global Campus (about 110 miles; Greenwood Village, CO; FT enrollment: 3,642)
  • University of Denver (about 111 miles; Denver, CO; FT enrollment: 9,621)
  • Front Range Community College (about 112 miles; Westminster, CO; FT enrollment: 14,756)

User-submitted facts and corrections:

  • Shannon Braasch is from Otis

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Otis Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Washington County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.4 people
Colorado:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

62.9%
Whole state:

63.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

5.9%
Whole state:

6.5%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Otis (2011 data):

  • Colorado Community Bank: Otis Branch at 102 N Washington Po Box 72, branch established on 2002/09/30. Info updated 2010/04/07: Bank assets: $527.8 mil, Deposits: $465.2 mil, headquarters in Yuma, CO, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 18 total offices, Holding Company: Washington Investment Company

For population 15 years and over in Otis:

Marital status in Otis, CO
  • Never married: 14.9%
  • Now married: 63.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 3.4%
  • Divorced: 18.7%

For population 25 years and over in Otis:

  • High school or higher: 80.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 20.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.0%
  • Unemployed: 3.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 19.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.3
Colorado average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Otis, CO (based on Washington County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic6391
Mainline Protestant6226
Evangelical Protestant53413
None3,019-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 1
This county:

2.17 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.50 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 3
Washington County:

6.52 / 10,000 pop.
State:

3.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 5
This county:

10.86 / 10,000 pop.
Colorado:

8.99 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

7.3%
Colorado:

5.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Washington County:

19.8%
Colorado:

18.4%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Otis:

49.9%
Colorado:

49.4%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

46.6%
Colorado:

47.8%

Average BMI:
Otis:

28.6
State:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
Otis:

19.6%
Colorado:

20.7%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Otis:

9.1%
Colorado:

9.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Otis:

6.8
Colorado:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

36.0%
State:

33.3%

General health condition:
This city:

55.9%
State:

57.3%

Average condition of hearing:
Otis:

77.0%
State:

80.2%

More about Health and Nutrition of Otis, CO Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Water Supply 1$3,222$38,6641$1,112
Other Government Administration 1$3,534$42,4081$1,701
Totals for Government 2$6,756$40,5362$2,813

Otis government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Central Staff Services: $115,000 ($222.87)
    General - Other: $18,000 ($34.88)
    Parks and Recreation: $14,000 ($27.13)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $7,000 ($13.57)
    Financial Administration: $3,000 ($5.81)
    Regular Highways: $1,000 ($1.94)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $95,000 ($184.11)

Otis government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $10,000 ($19.38)
    Sewerage: $9,000 ($17.44)
    Natural Resources - Other: $3,000 ($5.81)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $9,000 ($17.44)
    Highways: $1,000 ($1.94)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $4,000 ($7.75)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $113,000 ($218.99)
    Electric Utilities: $11,000 ($21.32)
    Gas Utilities: $3,000 ($5.81)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $27,000 ($52.33)
    General Local Government Support: $22,000 ($42.64)
  • Tax - Property: $62,000 ($120.16)
    Motor Vehicle License: $3,000 ($5.81)

Otis government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $243,000 ($470.93)

Strongest AM radio stations in Otis:

  • KSIR (1010 AM; 25 kW; BRUSH, CO; Owner: JMS BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KIMB (1260 AM; 50 kW; KIMBALL, NE; Owner: G & L INVESTMENTS, LLC)
  • KOA (850 AM; 50 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KMXA (1090 AM; 50 kW; AURORA, CO; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KLMO (1060 AM; 30 kW; LONGMONT, CO; Owner: PILGRIM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KRDZ (1440 AM; 5 kW; WRAY, CO; Owner: MEDIA LOGIC, LLC.)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KCUV (1510 AM; 25 kW; LITTLETON, CO; Owner: PEOPLE WIRELESS, INC.)
  • KGAB (650 AM; 8 kW; ORCHARD VALLEY, WY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KRKS (990 AM; 10 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KCBR (1040 AM; daytime; 15 kW; MONUMENT, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Otis:

  • K204BH (88.7 FM; YUMA, CO; Owner: COMMUNITY RADIO FOR NORTHERN COLORADO)
  • KNEC (100.9 FM; YUMA, CO; Owner: ARNOLD BROADCASTING CO INC)
  • KBRU-FM (101.7 FM; FORT MORGAN, CO; Owner: ON-AIR FAMILY, LLC)
  • KNNG (104.7 FM; STERLING, CO; Owner: ARNOLD BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • K220IJ (91.9 FM; YUMA, CO; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • KPMX (105.7 FM; STERLING, CO; Owner: JMS BROADCASTING, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Otis:

  • K32AB (Channel 32; YUMA, CO; Owner: REGION 1 TRANSLATOR ASSOCIATION)
  • K34AC (Channel 34; YUMA, CO; Owner: REGION 1 TRANSLATOR ASSOCIATION)
  • K36AC (Channel 36; YUMA, CO; Owner: REGION 1 TRANSLATOR ASSOCIATION)
  • K38AD (Channel 38; YUMA, CO; Owner: REGION 1 TRANSLATOR ASSOCIATION)
  • K40CG (Channel 40; YUMA, CO; Owner: REGION 1 TRANSLATOR ASSOCIATION)
  • K35FI (Channel 35; AKRON, CO; Owner: BOARD OF WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS)
  • K41EV (Channel 41; AKRON, CO; Owner: BOARD OF WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS)
  • K43FS (Channel 43; AKRON, CO; Owner: BOARD OF WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS)
  • K33FI (Channel 33; AKRON, CO; Owner: BOARD OF WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS)
  • KUPN (Channel 3; STERLING, CO; Owner: CHANNEL 20 TV COMPANY)
  • K47FT (Channel 47; ANTON * SW WASH CTY, CO; Owner: BOARD OF WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS)
  • K49EX (Channel 49; ANTON & SW WASH CTY, CO; Owner: BOARD OF WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS)
  • K55IB (Channel 55; ANTON & SW WASH CTY, CO; Owner: BOARD OF WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS)

Otis fatal accident list:

Aug 6, 2003 09:30 PM, Sr-61, Lat: 40.149131, Lon: -102.964852, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 2Number of bridges
  • 16ft / 4.9mTotal length
  • $2,575,000Total costs
  • 3,920Total average daily traffic
  • 827Total average daily truck traffic
  • 5,015Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

29 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Otis)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

11 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers in Otis, CO)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

14 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

3
  • Call Sign: WA7ZIL, Grant Date: 07/25/1994, Expiration Date: 07/25/2004, Cancellation Date: 07/26/2006, Registrant: Mae I Bice, Otis, CO 80743

  • Call Sign: KD0HHK, Licensee ID: L01482424, Grant Date: 04/13/2009, Expiration Date: 04/13/2019, Cancellation Date: 04/14/2021, Certifier: Rod D Tracy, Registrant: Rod D Tracy, 30751 Rd 59, Otis, CO 80743

  • Call Sign: KF0EAX, Licensee ID: L02421892, Grant Date: 02/24/2021, Expiration Date: 02/24/2031, Certifier: Charles J Knight, Registrant: Charles J Knight, 39113 County Road 39 Unit 5, Otis, CO 80743


FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 120 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C85 SERIES (85 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 1757V, N1757V, N-1757V, Serial Number: 14138, Year manufactured: 1947, Airworthiness Date: 05/09/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 05/16/2012
    Registrant (Individual): Timothy J Mollohan, 59175 Rd Tt, Otis, CO 80743
  • Aircraft: BEECH V35B (Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 150 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO 520 SERIES (285 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 4529M, N4529M, N-4529M, Serial Number: D-10115, Year manufactured: 1978, Airworthiness Date: 02/27/1978, Certificate Issue Date: 07/08/2013
    Registrant (Individual): Aaron Metzler, 42831 County Road Ll, Otis, CO 80743
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-201T (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: CONT MOTOR TSIO-360 SER (225 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8088T, N8088T, N-8088T, Serial Number: 28-7921053, Airworthiness Date: 09/24/1979, Certificate Issue Date: 09/17/2020
    Registrant (Individual): Philip Sims, 35147 County Road 42, Otis, CO 80743
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 10/02/2014

2006 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2006 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 11. The highest number of reported fires - 21 took place in 2016, and the least - 4 in 2013. The data has a dropping trend.
    Fire incident types in Otis, CO When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (74.1%), and Structure Fires (13.3%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Otis, CO
    • 10674.1%Outside Fires
    • 1913.3%Structure Fires
    • 1611.2%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 21.4%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Otis, CO
Most common first names in Otis, CO among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John1277.2 years
Robert876.6 years
George877.6 years
William778.9 years
Harold576.6 years
Fred578.8 years
Anna590.6 years
Mary588.0 years
Carl474.3 years
Helen478.0 years
Most common last names in Otis, CO among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Scott683.3 years
Amick583.2 years
Brown583.2 years
Matthews585.6 years
Muchow586.2 years
Anderson481.3 years
Boltjes480.3 years
Lair481.7 years
Miller481.5 years
Ison378.3 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Otis, CO
  • 72.3%Utility gas
  • 16.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 5.8%Electricity
  • 3.6%Wood
  • 1.5%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Otis, CO
  • 62.2%Utility gas
  • 22.2%Electricity
  • 15.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Otis compared to Colorado state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
There are 4 pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
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