What are the schools like in Otterville, IL?

School district data for Otterville is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Otterville?

The median household income in Otterville, IL is $60,795 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.8%.

What is the weather like in Otterville, IL?

Otterville has an average high temperature of 36.3°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 12.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Otterville, IL affordable or expensive?

Otterville's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Otterville is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $54,700 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Otterville, IL?

Otterville has a violent crime rate of 32.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 661.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Otterville, IL a Good Place to Live?

Otterville is a small town of 157 in Illinois, with a median household income of $60,795 and a 4.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Otterville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Otterville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Otterville 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: 96.3

Otterville's overall cost of living index is 96.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Otterville costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Otterville, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$54,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$60,795	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Otterville's violent crime rate is 32.1 per 100,000 residents — 92% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

32.1 /100k

Property Crime

661.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Otterville, IL	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	2.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Otterville sees average highs of 36.3°F in January and 86.5°F in July, with 42.2 inches of annual precipitation and 12.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Otterville, IL
Average High — January	36.3°F
Average High — July	86.5°F
Annual Precipitation	42.2"
Annual Snowfall	12.5"

Demographics

Metric	Otterville, IL	National Avg
Population	157	—
Median Age	58.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	4.5%	22.2%
65 and over	38.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Grafton, IL 5 mi Jerseyville, IL 6 mi Fieldon, IL 7 mi Elsah, IL 7 mi Portage Des Sioux, MO 9 mi

Otterville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Otterville, IL affordable or expensive?

Otterville's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Otterville roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $54,700 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Otterville, IL?

Otterville's violent crime rate is 32.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 661.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Otterville?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Otterville, IL a good place to live?

Otterville, IL has a population of 157, a median household income of $60,795, and an unemployment rate of 4.8%. 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 Otterville?

Otterville averages 36.3°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.2 inches with about 12.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Otterville?

The population of Otterville, Illinois is 157 with a median age of 58.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Otterville?

Key numbers for living in Otterville: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $54,700, median household income $60,795, crime index 18 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Otterville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.