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Otter, Montana

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Population in July 2007: 375.
Males: 187  (50.1%)
Females: 188  (49.9%)
Median resident age:

40.9 years
Montana median age:

37.5 years

Zip code: 59348

Estimated median household income in 2022: $58,940 (it was $27,222 in 2000)
Otter:

$58,940
MT:

$67,631

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $39,454 (it was $15,494 in 2000)

Otter CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $296,262 (it was $88,100 in 2000)
Otter:

$296,262
MT:

$366,400
March 2022 cost of living index in Otter: 93.4 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Otter, MT (2000)
    • 38694.4%White alone
    • 184.4%American Indian alone
    • 41.0%Two or more races
    • 10.2%Asian alone

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Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 3483 feet

Land area: 1381.6 square miles.

Population density: 0.3 people per square mile   (very low).

Otter, Montana map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Otter CCD:

1.1% ($956)
Montana:

1.3% ($1,212)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Billings, MT (125.4 miles , pop. 89,847).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: West Adams, CO (384.9 miles , pop. 259,628).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (881.4 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Ashland, MT (4.5 miles ),
Birney, MT (4.7 miles),
Broadus, MT (5.4 miles ),
Lame Deer, MT (5.9 miles ),
East Powder River, MT (6.1 miles ),
Muddy, MT (6.2 miles ),
Biddle, MT (6.2 miles),
Tongue River, MT (6.4 miles)

Latitude: 45.39 N, Longitude: 106.01 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 406

Distribution of median household income in Otter, MT in 2022
Otter satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.3%
Montana:

3.8%
Most common industries in Otter, MT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (60.9%)
  • Wood products (5.4%)
  • U. S. Postal service (5.0%)
  • Educational services (5.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.0%)
  • Public administration (3.0%)
  • Health care (3.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (75.0%)
  • Wood products (7.5%)
  • U. S. Postal service (3.3%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (2.5%)
  • Construction (1.7%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (1.7%)
  • Utilities (1.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (40.2%)
  • Educational services (12.2%)
  • Public administration (7.3%)
  • U. S. Postal service (7.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.3%)
  • Health care (4.9%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.7%)
Most common occupations in Otter, MT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (44.6%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (14.4%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.0%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3.0%)
  • Woodworkers (3.0%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (2.5%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (2.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (53.3%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (20.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.3%)
  • Woodworkers (3.3%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (2.5%)
  • Top executives (1.7%)
  • Other protective service workers, including supervisors (1.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (31.7%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (6.1%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.9%)
  • Registered nurses (4.9%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.9%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.9%)
  • Financial managers (3.7%)

Average climate in Otter, Montana

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Otter, Montana average temperatures Otter, Montana average precipitation Otter, Montana humidity Otter, Montana wind speed Otter, Montana snowfall Otter, Montana sunshine Otter, Montana clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2021 was 84.3. This is about average.

City:

84.3
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2021 was 0.800. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 23.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.800
U.S.:

5.109
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2021 was 31.5. This is about average. Closest monitor was 9.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

31.5
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2021 was 23.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 23.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

23.0
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2021 was 9.24. This is about average. Closest monitor was 23.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.24
U.S.:

8.11

Earthquake activity:

Otter-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Montana state average. It is 392% 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 234.3 miles away from the city center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 10/28/1983 at 14:06:06, a magnitude 7.3 (6.2 MB, 7.3 MS, 7.0 MW) earthquake occurred 393.3 miles away from Otter center, causing 2 deaths (2 shaking deaths) and 3 injuries, causing $15,000,000 total damage
On 6/30/1975 at 18:54:13, a magnitude 6.1 (5.6 MB, 5.9 MS, 6.1 UK, 6.1 ML, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 236.3 miles away from Otter center
On 9/8/1984 at 00:59:31, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MB, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 80.4 miles away from the city center
On 5/29/1984 at 20:18:32, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 80.1 miles away from the city center
On 10/18/1984 at 15:30:23, a magnitude 5.5 (5.4 MB, 5.1 MS, 5.5 ML) earthquake occurred 208.3 miles away from Otter center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Powder River County (9) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 5
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Fires: 3, Floods: 3, Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Otter:

  • Sheridan College (about 63 miles; Sheridan, WY; Full-time enrollment: 2,070)
  • Black Hills State University (about 122 miles; Spearfish, SD; FT enrollment: 3,166)
  • Montana State University-Billings (about 125 miles; Billings, MT; FT enrollment: 4,319)
  • South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (about 166 miles; Rapid City, SD; FT enrollment: 2,102)
  • Casper College (about 178 miles; Casper, WY; FT enrollment: 2,770)
  • Chadron State College (about 233 miles; Chadron, NE; FT enrollment: 2,374)
  • Montana State University (about 245 miles; Bozeman, MT; FT enrollment: 12,942)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Otter: Decker Ranch (A), Red Shale Campground (B), Green Ranch (C), Cow Creek Campground (D), Fort Howes Ranger Station (E), Whitetail Ranger Station (F), Yonkee Cutoff (G), Holiday Campground (H), Sayle Hall (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Willow Crossing Cemetery (1), North Stacey Cemetery (2), Dufford Cemetery (3), Yarger Cemetery (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoirs: Chromo Reservoir (A), Necessity Reservoir (B), Ash Creek Reservoir (C), Callaway Reservoir (D), Horse Pasture Reservoir (E), Smith Reservoir (F), Goodspeed Draw Reservoir (G), Dry Gulch Reservoir (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Yarger Creek (A), Bear Creek (B), Big Tobin Creek (C), Bloom Creek (D), Bradshaw Creek (E), Brian Creek (F), Buck Creek (G), Buckberry Creek (H), Cameron Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

2.3 people
Montana:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

71.5%
Whole state:

62.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

6.1%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.6% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.6% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

15.0%
Whole state:

14.6%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

6.6%
Whole state:

5.8%

For population 15 years and over in Otter:

Marital status in Otter, MT
  • Never married: 17.4%
  • Now married: 68.8%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 6.9%
  • Divorced: 6.9%

For population 25 years and over in Otter:

  • High school or higher: 88.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 10.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.4
Montana average:

10.4

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Otter, MT (based on Powder River County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic3751
Mainline Protestant1772
Evangelical Protestant733
Other331
None1,085-
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
Here:

5.89 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 2
Powder River County:

11.78 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.69 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 2
Powder River County:

11.78 / 10,000 pop.
Montana:

10.38 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

7.9%
Montana:

7.2%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

21.8%
Montana:

23.1%

Strongest AM radio stations in Otter:

  • KATL (770 AM; 10 kW; MILES CITY, MT; Owner: STAR PRINTING COMPANY)
  • KMTA (1050 AM; 10 kW; MILES CITY, MT; Owner: SENGER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KTWO (1030 AM; 50 kW; CASPER, WY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KBHB (810 AM; 25 kW; STURGIS, SD; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • KROE (930 AM; 5 kW; SHERIDAN, WY; Owner: LOVCOM, INC.)
  • KUYO (830 AM; daytime; 25 kW; EVANSVILLE, WY; Owner: WYOMING CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KWYO (1410 AM; 5 kW; SHERIDAN, WY; Owner: KWYO AM, LLC)
  • KIKC (1250 AM; 5 kW; FORSYTH, MT; Owner: MILES CITY, FORSYTH B/DCSTG, INC.)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KIML (1270 AM; 5 kW; GILLETTE, WY; Owner: GILLETTE BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KZMQ (1140 AM; daytime; 10 kW; GREYBULL, WY; Owner: LEGEND COMMUNICATIONS OF WYOMING 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.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Otter:

  • K206BN (89.1 FM; ASHLAND, MT; Owner: MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY-BILLINGS)

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Otter)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

7 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Mt Sec 6 Tws 9 S Range 46 E (Lat: 45.082500 Lon: -106.123083), Call Sign: KJC598,
    Assigned Frequencies: 47.5200 MHz, Grant Date: 05/03/2022, Expiration Date: 05/19/2032, Registrant: Bales Ranch Inc, 7 Quietus Road, Otter, MT 59062, Phone: (406) 784-2487, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

4
  • Montana 120, 10.2 Miles Sse Of Otter (Lat: 45.069722 Lon: -106.156667), Type: Tower, Structure height: 60.7 m, Call Sign: WPQT274,
    Assigned Frequencies: 928.231 MHz, 952.231 MHz, Grant Date: 10/02/2000, Expiration Date: 10/02/2010, Cancellation Date: 12/04/2010, Certifier: Mark K Warner, Registrant: Kimray, Inc., 52 Nw 42nd St., Oklahoma City, OK 73118, Phone: (405) 833-4929, Fax: (405) 525-5630, Email:

  • Montana 120, 10.2 Miles Sse Of Otter (Lat: 45.069722 Lon: -106.156667), Type: Tower, Structure height: 60.7 m, Call Sign: WPSH919,
    Assigned Frequencies: 932.331 MHz, 941.331 MHz, Grant Date: 05/03/2001, Expiration Date: 05/03/2011, Cancellation Date: 07/09/2011, Certifier: Phillip L Cooper, Registrant: Rocky Mountain Communication Systems, 414 S. Elm, Casper, WY 82601, Phone: (307) 266-2260, Email:

  • Montana 120, 10.2 Miles Sse Of Otter (Lat: 45.069722 Lon: -106.156667), Type: Tower, Structure height: 60.7 m, Call Sign: WPSH997,
    Assigned Frequencies: 928.243 MHz, 952.243 MHz, Grant Date: 05/03/2001, Expiration Date: 05/03/2011, Cancellation Date: 07/09/2011, Certifier: Phillip L Cooper, Registrant: Cygnet Automation, Inc., Casper, WY 82605-0457, Phone: (405) 205-9996, Email:

  • Montana 120, 10.2 Miles Sse Of Otter (Lat: 45.069722 Lon: -106.156667), Type: Tower, Structure height: 60.7 m, Call Sign: WPSI859,
    Assigned Frequencies: 928.343 MHz, 952.343 MHz, Grant Date: 05/14/2001, Expiration Date: 05/14/2011, Cancellation Date: 07/16/2011, Certifier: Mark K Warner, Registrant: Technical Communications, 7753 E. Lake, Evansville, WY 82636-9601, Phone: (405) 205-9996, Email:


FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172D (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-300 SER (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2074Y, N2074Y, N-2074Y, Serial Number: 17249574, Year manufactured: 1962, Airworthiness Date: 09/29/1962, Certificate Issue Date: 01/22/1980
    Registrant (Individual): Allan Lloyd, , Otter, MT 59062
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 180J (Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 120 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7803K, N7803K, N-7803K, Serial Number: 18052737, Year manufactured: 1976, Airworthiness Date: 07/14/1976, Certificate Issue Date: 08/25/1976
    Registrant (Corporation): Bales Ranch Inc, 7 Quietus Rd, Otter, MT 59062
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-18-150 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 97 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9684P, N9684P, N-9684P, Serial Number: 18-7509027, Year manufactured: 1974, Airworthiness Date: 12/18/1974, Certificate Issue Date: 03/10/2014
    Registrant (Individual): Jae A Notti, Po Box 36, Otter, MT 59062

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Otter, MT
  • 54.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 19.1%Electricity
  • 13.0%Wood
  • 11.3%Coal or coke
  • 1.7%Solar energy
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Otter, MT
  • 62.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 15.7%Coal or coke
  • 7.8%Wood
  • 5.9%Utility gas
  • 3.9%Electricity
  • 3.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Otter compared to Montana 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.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.

Otter on our top lists:

  • #91 on the list of "Top 100 cities with largest land areas"
  • #12 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest Particulate Matter (PM10) Annual air pollution readings in 2012 (µg/m3)"
  • #23 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest Nitrogen Dioxide air pollution readings in 2012 (ppm)"
  • #49 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest number of people without health insurance coverage in 2000"
There is 1 pilot and no other airmen in this city.
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