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Population in July 2008: 470. Population change since 2000: -12.0%
 

Males: 235  (50.2%)
Females: 235  (49.8%)

Median resident age:  36.3 years
Colorado median age:  34.3 years

Zip codes: 80743.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $42,688 (it was $31,333 in 2000)
Otis:  $42,688
Colorado:  $55,212

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $25,500
Otis:  $25,500
Colorado:  $29,133

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $85,944 (it was $53,000 in 2000)
Otis:  $85,944
Colorado:  $233,900

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $90,017; Detached houses: $93,923; Townhouses or other attached units: $43,654; Mobile homes: $38,000

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Races in Otis:

  • White Non-Hispanic (96.6%)
  • Hispanic (3.0%)
  • Other race (1.7%)
  • Two or more races (0.6%)

2008 cost of living index in Otis: 76.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (34.8%), Irish (13.1%), United States (11.4%), English (6.6%), Scottish (2.4%), Scotch-Irish (2.1%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Incorporated on 3/27/1917

Elevation: 4335 feet

Land area: 0.41 square miles.

Population density: 1148 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Otis

  • High school or higher: 74.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.8%
  • Unemployed: 3.3%
  • Mean travel time to work: 19.4 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Otis town

  • Never married: 18.3%
  • Now married: 61.4%
  • Separated: 2.0%
  • Widowed: 10.0%
  • Divorced: 8.3%

4 residents are foreign born

This town:  0.7%
Colorado:  8.6%


According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this town in early 2007.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Otis:  0.7% ($370)
Colorado:  0.7% ($1,132)

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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Greeley, CO (94.7 miles , pop. 76,930).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Aurora, CO (102.8 miles , pop. 276,393).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (613.2 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Yuma, CO (3.6 miles ), Akron, CO (3.6 miles ), Eckley, CO (5.0 miles ), Cope, CO (5.1 miles ), Merino, CO (5.6 miles ), Atwood, CO (5.6 miles) , Hillrose, CO (5.6 miles ), Sterling, CO (5.9 miles ).

Latitude: 40.15 N, Longitude: 102.96 W

Area code: 970

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Population change in the 1990s: +76 (+16.6%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (16%)
  • Construction (14%)
  • Wood products (13%)
  • Educational services (9%)
  • Building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers (7%)
  • Food (7%)
  • Truck transportation (5%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Educational services (15%)
  • Health care (15%)
  • Social assistance (11%)
  • Accommodation and food services (8%)
  • Food (7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (6%)
  • Food and beverage stores (6%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (9%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (8%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (7%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (5%)
  • Other transportation workers (5%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Child care workers (11%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (9%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (8%)
  • Cashiers (6%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (4%)



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Otis-area historical tornado activity is significantly above Colorado state average. It is 66% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/10/1975, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 15.3 miles away from the Otis town center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 5/30/1996, a category 3 tornado 19.7 miles away from the town center caused $300,000 in damages.



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Hospitals/medical centers near Otis:
  • YUMA DISTRICT HOSPITAL - CAH (about 20 miles; YUMA, CO)
  • WRAY COMM DIST HOSPITAL - CAH (about 31 miles; WRAY, CO)
  • EAST MORGAN COUNTY HOSPITAL - CAH (about 35 miles; BRUSH, CO)

Political contributions by individuals in Otis, CO

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Otis:
  • METROPOLITAN STATE COLLEGE OF DENVER (about 82 miles; DENVER, CO; Full-time enrollment: 12,938)
  • UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT DENVER (about 82 miles; DENVER, CO; FT enrollment: 8,839)
  • UNIVERSITY OF DENVER (about 82 miles; DENVER, CO; FT enrollment: 7,592)
  • COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF DENVER (about 82 miles; DENVER, CO; FT enrollment: 3,352)
  • ARAPAHOE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 82 miles; LITTLETON, CO; FT enrollment: 3,666)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO (about 94 miles; GREELEY, CO; FT enrollment: 10,983)
  • AIMS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 97 miles; GREELEY, CO; FT enrollment: 3,722)
Public high schools in Otis:
  • OTIS JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 77; Location: 301 WORK STREET; Grades: 07 - 12)
  • LONE STAR UNDIVIDED HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 46; Location: 44940 COUNTY ROAD 54; Grades: 07 - 12)
Public elementary/middle schools in Otis:
  • OTIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 102; Location: 518 DUNGAN STREET; Grades: PK - 06)
  • LONE STAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 55; Location: 44940 COUNTY ROAD 54; Grades: KG - 06)
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User submitted facts and corrections:
  • Shannon Braasch is from Otis

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Average household size:
This town:  2.5 people
Colorado:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  67.0%
Whole state:  65.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  2.8%
Whole state:  5.5%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  7.3%
Whole state:  9.3%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  2.2%
Whole state:  4.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Otis, CO



Otis compared to Colorado state average:
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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Banks with branches in Otis (2009 data):
  • Colorado Community Bank: Otis Branch at 102 N Washington Po Box 72, branch established on 2002-09-30. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $469.5 mil, Deposits: $395.8 mil, headquarters in Yuma, CO, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 16 total offices, Holding Company: Washington Investment Company



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Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (82%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (14%)
  • Electricity (5%)


Religion statistics for Otis

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaPresbyterian Church (USA)International Church of the Foursquare GospelUnited Methodist Church
Adherents27.5%17.9%13.9%12.3%10.9%
Congregations5.9%17.6%11.8%5.9%11.8%
NameNew Testament Association Independent Baptist Churches/Other Fundamental BaptistsLutheran ChurchSouthern Baptist ConventionChurches of ChristOther religions
Adherents4.9%3.9%3.3%2.5%3.0%
Congregations5.9%5.9%5.9%11.8%17.6%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)

Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 1$2,190$26,2801$500
Water Supply 1$2,200$26,4000$0
Totals for Government 2$4,390$26,3401$500



8.06% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($27,206 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  8.06%
Colorado average:  10.77%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Morgan County, CO  1.15% ($32,111 average AGI)
from Logan County, CO  0.83% ($22,462)
from Yuma County, CO  0.70% ($34,636)


8.06% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($29,262 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  8.06%
Colorado average:  10.03%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Logan County, CO  1.22% ($29,000 average AGI)
to Yuma County, CO  0.90% ($-214)
to Morgan County, CO  0.83% ($33,615)


Strongest AM radio stations in Otis:
  • KSIR (1010 AM; 25 kW; BRUSH, CO; Owner: JMS BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KIMB (1260 AM; 50 kW; KIMBALL, NE; Owner: G & L INVESTMENTS, LLC)
  • KOA (850 AM; 50 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KMXA (1090 AM; 50 kW; AURORA, CO; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KLMO (1060 AM; 30 kW; LONGMONT, CO; Owner: PILGRIM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KRDZ (1440 AM; 5 kW; WRAY, CO; Owner: MEDIA LOGIC, LLC.)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KCUV (1510 AM; 25 kW; LITTLETON, CO; Owner: PEOPLE WIRELESS, INC.)
  • KGAB (650 AM; 9 kW; ORCHARD VALLEY, WY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KRKS (990 AM; 10 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KCBR (1040 AM; daytime; 15 kW; MONUMENT, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Otis:
  • K204BH (88.7 FM; YUMA, CO; Owner: COMMUNITY RADIO FOR NORTHERN COLORADO)
  • KNEC (100.9 FM; YUMA, CO; Owner: ARNOLD BROADCASTING CO INC)
  • KBRU-FM (101.7 FM; FORT MORGAN, CO; Owner: ON-AIR FAMILY, LLC)
  • KNNG (104.7 FM; STERLING, CO; Owner: ARNOLD BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • K220IJ (91.9 FM; YUMA, CO; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • KPMX (105.7 FM; STERLING, CO; Owner: JMS BROADCASTING, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Otis:
  • K32AB (Channel 32; YUMA, CO; Owner: REGION 1 TRANSLATOR ASSOCIATION)
  • K34AC (Channel 34; YUMA, CO; Owner: REGION 1 TRANSLATOR ASSOCIATION)
  • K36AC (Channel 36; YUMA, CO; Owner: REGION 1 TRANSLATOR ASSOCIATION)
  • K38AD (Channel 38; YUMA, CO; Owner: REGION 1 TRANSLATOR ASSOCIATION)
  • K40CG (Channel 40; YUMA, CO; Owner: REGION 1 TRANSLATOR ASSOCIATION)
  • K35FI (Channel 35; AKRON, CO; Owner: BOARD OF WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS)
  • K41EV (Channel 41; AKRON, CO; Owner: BOARD OF WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS)
  • K43FS (Channel 43; AKRON, CO; Owner: BOARD OF WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS)
  • K33FI (Channel 33; AKRON, CO; Owner: BOARD OF WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS)
  • KUPN (Channel 3; STERLING, CO; Owner: CHANNEL 20 TV COMPANY)
  • K47FT (Channel 47; ANTON * SW WASH CTY, CO; Owner: BOARD OF WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS)
  • K49EX (Channel 49; ANTON & SW WASH CTY, CO; Owner: BOARD OF WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS)
  • K55IB (Channel 55; ANTON & SW WASH CTY, CO; Owner: BOARD OF WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS)


FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 2
  • Andrew H Hodges, 15.5 Mi N, Type: Tower, Structure height: 65 m, Overall height: 71.3 m, , Licensee ID: L00058378
    Registrant: Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc., 4700 Hw 56, Owensboro, KY 42304, Phone: (270) 852-5000, Email:
  • Wayne Johnson, 21 Mi N On Rd 61 2 Mi E On Rd 59, Type: Tower, Structure height: 144 m, Overall height: 144 m
    Registrant: Fort Morgan, CO 80701, Phone: (970) 867-5674, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 3
  • County Shop, Call Sign: KNDY795, Licensee ID: L00117628
    Assigned Frequencies : 156.135 MHz, 158.985 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/14/2002, Expiration Date: 09/30/2012
    Registrant: County Of Washington, Court House, Akron, CO 80720, Phone: (303) 345-2701
  • 301 Work St, Call Sign: KYX267, Licensee ID: L00986303
    Assigned Frequencies : 155.295 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/05/2005, Expiration Date: 05/28/2015
    Registrant: Otis School District R 3, 518 Dungan, Otis, CO 80743, Phone: (303) 246-3413
  • 21 Mi S .25 Mi E, Call Sign: KUY990, Licensee ID: L00627312
    Assigned Frequencies : 151.715 MHz
    Grant Date: 05/27/2003, Expiration Date: 05/25/2013
    Registrant: Birdsall Young Jr, 39660 Cr 20, Akron, CO 80720, Phone: (970) 246-3695

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 2
  • Otis, Lat: 40.275194 Lon: -103.039000, Call Sign: WQAX230
    Assigned Frequencies : 956.443 MHz, 956.443 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/23/2004, Expiration Date: 08/23/2014, Certifier: Joseph Listengart
    Registrant: Source Gas LLC, 370 Van Gordon St Ste 4000, Lakewood, CO 80228, Phone: (303) 243-3590, Fax: (303) 243-3606, Email:
  • STATION, 15.5 Mi N Of, Overall height: 65.2 m, Call Sign: WEF839
    Assigned Frequencies : 1955.00 MHz, 1935.00 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/28/1996, Expiration Date: 09/08/1999, Cancelation Date: 04/22/1997
    Registrant: Phone: (918) 588-4879

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 2
  • Call Sign: WA7ZIL, Previous Call Sign:
    Grant Date: 07/25/1994, Expiration Date: 07/25/2004, Cancelation Date: 07/26/2006
    Registrant: Mae I Bice, Otis, CO 80743
  • Call Sign: KD0HHK, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01482424
    Grant Date: 04/13/2009, Expiration Date: 04/13/2019, Certifier: Rod D Tracy
    Registrant: Rod D Tracy, 30751 Rd 59, Otis, CO 80743


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 2
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 120 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C85 SERIES (85 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 1757V , Serial Number: 14138, Year manufactured: 1947, Airworthiness Date: 05/09/1956
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Timothy J Mollohan, 59175 Rd Tt, Otis, CO 80743, Other Owners: Patrick G Mollohan
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-181 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 38178 , Serial Number: 28-7790527, Year manufactured: 1977, Airworthiness Date: 06/01/1977
    Registrant (Corporation): Philip Sims Trucking LLC, 35147 County Road 42, Otis, CO 80743


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 13
  • Hazardous Condition: 1

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