City profile · Florida · Census ACS 2023

Otter Creek, FL

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Otter Creek - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

155
Residents
$62,833
Median income
$23,900
Median home
$974
Median rent (state)

Otter Creek - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Otter Creek lands in the 40th percentile for household income. Source: Census ACS.

40th
percentile, household income
0th
percentile, home value
17th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Otter Creek, FL

Otter Creek is a small town in Florida, home to 155 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. The typical household in Otter Creek brings in $62,833 a year, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 11.1%. Home values in Otter Creek run a median of $23,900, and the median resident age is 24.9 years. 11.0% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 51.6% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Florida carries a cost-of-living premium: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Florida at 103.4 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Above Average). HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $974 per month. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Florida's average monthly utility costs around $225 (state average). On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 66.1 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Moderate).

Population

155 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Florida

Median Household Income

$62,833 /yr

Poverty 11.1%

Cost of Living Index (state)

103.4 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, Florida average

How does Otter Creek compare to other US cities?

Where Otter Creek sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 40% higher than other cities
Home value 0% pricier than other cities
Median rent 17% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Otter Creek against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Florida only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Florida-relative analysis

Median Gross Rent places Otter Creek near the bottom of Florida's cities

Among the 930 Florida cities PlainCities tracks with reported median gross rent data, Otter Creek ranks #921 - the 0th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Otter Creek only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#551 of 903
39th percentile in Florida
Median Gross Rent
#921 of 930
0th percentile in Florida
Median Home Value
#894 of 894
0th percentile in Florida
Poverty Rate
#320 of 930
65th percentile in Florida
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#808 of 930
13th percentile in Florida

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Florida only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

40thIncome percentile

40th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Otter Creek's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$23,900 Among the most affordable more affordable than 100% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). This entry sits in this band. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Above this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Otter Creek $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Otter Creek, FL Otter Creek, FL's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Otter Creek, FL-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Otter Creek, FL median $62,833/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Otter Creek, FL's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Otter Creek, FL. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 11.0%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 11.1%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 51.6%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
155
Median Income
$62,833
Median Home Value
$23,900
Median Age
24.9
Poverty Rate
11.1%
Labor force participation
51.6%
Bachelor's Degree+
11.0%

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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100 residents105 residents110 residents115 residents120 residents 202020212022202320242025 103 residents 117 residents ▲ +13.6%
Otter Creek's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
29.7%
Carpool
0.0%
Public Transit
70.3%
Walk
0.0%
Work from Home
0.0%

Based on 64 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Florida - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$145
avg/month
Natural Gas
$25
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$55
avg/month
Total Utilities
$225
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Florida state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Florida state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Otter Creek sits in

Cost of Living Index
103.4
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$974/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
66.1 / 100
Moderate
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Florida

Bascom
152 people
Pine Island
158 people
Layton
149 people
Bayport
168 people
Aucilla
174 people
Morriston
176 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Otter Creek's 155 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Fairford, AL
155 people
Vaiva Vo, AZ
155 people
Fulton, AR
155 people
Sedgwick, AR
155 people
Campus, IL
155 people
Raritan, IL
155 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Otter Creek's $62,833 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Paul, ID
$62,830 median income
The Dalles, OR
$62,830 median income
Aledo, IL
$62,829 median income
Lawrence, KS
$62,838 median income
Brookfield Center, OH
$62,826 median income
New Richland, MN
$62,841 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Otter Creek, FL Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Otter Creek, FL - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 63.2% 29.0% 7.7% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 20.0% White 63.2% Black or African American 29.0% Asian 0.0% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.0% Two or more races 7.7% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Otter Creek compares to nearby Florida cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Otter Creek (this city) 155 $62,833
Bascom 152 $70,500
Pine Island 158 N/A
Layton 149 $71,875
Census ACS 5-year FIPS FL OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Otter Creek, FL?

What is the population of Otter Creek, FL? +

The population of Otter Creek, FL stands at 155 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Otter Creek, FL? +

Otter Creek households earn a median of $62,833 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Otter Creek? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Otter Creek; the closest available measure is the Florida state average, a cost of living index of 103.4 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Florida vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Otter Creek, FL? +

Otter Creek's median home value sits at $23,900, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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