Otero County, CO

Living in Otero County

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Bikeability 19
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Walkability 38
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Commute 97
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Public Transit 14
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Affordability 96
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Public Safety 80
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Airports 25
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Hospitals 53
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Colleges 32
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Schools 25
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Residents

18k Population -548 (2010–19)
40  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
19% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
60% Family Households -7% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian53%
Hispanic or Latino42%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%

Education

Less than high school13%
High school graduate32%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household60%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$38k Median Household Income +$4k (2010–19)
75% Above Poverty -5% (2010–19)
17  mi Average Commute
84% Lived Here Last Year +5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K35%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector61%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Sales and office17%
Service20%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$95k Median Home Value +$1.1k (2010–19)
3% Built 2000 or Later
$479 Median Monthly Rent +$92 (2010–19)
55% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached77%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home7%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier34%

Home Value

Less than $50K15%
$50K to $99K39%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity11%
LP gas5%
Utility gas80%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Otero County

United States45
Colorado43

Property Crime in Otero County

United States48
Colorado55

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (40%)(56%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump58%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 31 1 8
Feb 34 0 6
Mar 43 1 10
Apr 51 2 5
May 61 2 1
Jun 71 2 0
Jul 76 2 0
Aug 74 2 0
Sep 66 1 0
Oct 53 1 3
Nov 40 1 5
Dec 31 1 8

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Otero County

Inland Flooding43
Tornado22
Blizzard6
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Otero County, CO

Private Schools

Private Schools near Otero County, CO

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The McClelland School
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Colleges

Colleges near Otero County, CO

Hospitals

Hospitals near Otero County, CO

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Airports

Airports near Otero County, CO

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