What are the schools like in Otis, CO?

Otis is served primarily by Lone Star School District No. 101. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.8:1.

What is the median household income in Otis?

The median household income in Otis, CO is $52,125 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.6%.

What is the weather like in Otis, CO?

Otis has an average high temperature of 41.3°F in January and 89.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 27.5 inches.

Otis, CO Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Otis, CO affordable or expensive?

Otis's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Otis is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $108,900 and the median rent is $897 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Otis, CO?

Otis has a violent crime rate of 20.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1304.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Otis, CO a Good Place to Live?

Otis is a small town of 556 in Colorado, with a median household income of $52,125 and a 8.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Otis stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Otis is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Otis city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 90.9

Otis's overall cost of living index is 90.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Otis costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Otis, CO	National Avg
Median Home Value	$108,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$897	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	60.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$52,125	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Otis's violent crime rate is 20.4 per 100,000 residents — 95% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

20.4 /100k

Property Crime

1304.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Otis is served primarily by Lone Star School District No. 101. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Otis, CO	National Avg
School District	Lone Star School District No. 101	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	20.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	80.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Otis sees average highs of 41.3°F in January and 89.4°F in July, with 17.8 inches of annual precipitation and 27.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Otis, CO
Average High — January	41.3°F
Average High — July	89.4°F
Annual Precipitation	17.8"
Annual Snowfall	27.5"

Demographics

Metric	Otis, CO	National Avg
Population	556	—
Median Age	33.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	30.8%	22.2%
65 and over	22.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Yuma, CO 13 mi Akron, CO 14 mi Eckley, CO 25 mi Merino, CO 31 mi Hillrose, CO 32 mi

ZIP Codes in Otis

Otis, CO is covered by 1 ZIP code:

80743

Otis vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Otis, CO affordable or expensive?

Otis's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Otis roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $108,900 and median rent is $897/month.

What is the crime rate in Otis, CO?

Otis's violent crime rate is 20.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1304.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Otis?

Public schools in Otis are operated by Lone Star School District No. 101. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1. 20.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Otis, CO a good place to live?

Otis, CO has a population of 556, a median household income of $52,125, and an unemployment rate of 8.6%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Otis?

Otis averages 41.3°F in January and 89.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 17.8 inches with about 27.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Otis?

Otis, CO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 80743.

What is the population of Otis?

The population of Otis, Colorado is 556 with a median age of 33.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Otis?

Key numbers for living in Otis: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $108,900, median household income $52,125, crime index 28 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Otis side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.