Otterville is a small town of 392 in Missouri, with a median household income of $39,531
and a 5.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Otterville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. 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: 89.3
Otterville's overall cost of living index is 89.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Otterville costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Otterville, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$94,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$639
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
69.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$39,531
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Otterville's violent crime rate is 124.2 per 100,000 residents
— 67% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
124.2 /100k
Property Crime
841.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Otterville is served primarily by OTTERVILLE R-VI.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Otterville, MO
National Avg
School District
OTTERVILLE R-VI
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
9.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
8.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Otterville sees average highs of 38.6°F in January
and 87.3°F in July,
with 36.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 13.1 inches of snow per year.
Otterville's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Otterville roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $94,600 and median rent is $639/month.
Otterville's violent crime rate is 124.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 841.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Otterville are operated by OTTERVILLE R-VI.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.4:1. 8.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Otterville, MO has a population of 392, a median household income of $39,531, and an unemployment rate of 5.6%.
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.
Otterville averages 38.6°F in January and 87.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.2 inches
with about 13.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Otterville, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 65348.
The population of Otterville, Missouri is 392 with a median age of 45.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Otterville: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $94,600, median household income $39,531, crime index 36 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. 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.