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Powder River County

Population in July 2007: 374.
Males: 187  (50.1%)
Females: 187  (49.9%)

Median resident age:  40.9 years
Montana median age:  37.5 years

Zip code: 59062


Estimated median household income in 2007: $37,572 (it was $27,222 in 2000)
Otter:  $37,572
Montana:  $43,531

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $21,707
Otter:  $21,707
Montana:  $22,937

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $168,639 (it was $88,100 in 2000)
Otter:  $168,639
Montana:  $170,000

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $494,166; Detached houses: $558,506; Mobile homes: $44,500

Otter, MT residents, houses, and apartments details

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Races in Otter:

  • White Non-Hispanic (94.4%)
  • Two or more races (1.0%)

2008 cost of living index in Otter: 86.2 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 3483 feet

Land area: 1381.6 square miles.

Population density: 0.3 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).




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For population 25 years and over in Otter

  • High school or higher: 88.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.7%
  • Unemployed: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work: 10.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Otter CCD

  • Never married: 17.4%
  • Now married: 68.8%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 6.9%
  • Divorced: 6.9%

21 residents are foreign born (5.1% Latin America).

This place:  5.1%
Montana:  1.8%

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

Otter:  1.1% ($956)
Montana:  1.3% ($1,212)
Otter satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Billings, MT (125.4 miles , pop. 89,847).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: West Adams, CO (384.9 miles , pop. 259,628).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (881.4 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities: Ashland, MT (4.5 miles ), Birney, MT (4.7 miles) , Northern Cheyenne, MT (5.3 miles ), Broadus, MT (5.4 miles ), Lame Deer, MT (5.9 miles ), East Powder River, MT (6.1 miles ), Muddy, MT (6.2 miles ), Tongue River, MT (6.4 miles) .

Latitude: 45.39 N, Longitude: 106.01 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 406

Otter household income distribution Otter home values distribution

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (75%)
  • Wood products (8%)
  • U. S. Postal service (3%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (3%)
  • Construction (2%)
  • Furniture and related products (2%)
  • Utilities (2%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (40%)
  • Educational services (12%)
  • U. S. Postal service (7%)
  • Accommodation and food services (7%)
  • Public administration (7%)
  • Health care (5%)
  • Food and beverage stores (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Farmers and farm managers (53%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (20%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (3%)
  • Woodworkers (3%)
  • Material moving workers except laborers and material movers, hand (3%)
  • Top executives (2%)
  • Accountants and auditors (2%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Farmers and farm managers (32%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (5%)
  • Registered nurses (5%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5%)
  • Financial managers (4%)



Otter-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Montana state average. It is 90% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/8/1984 at 00:59:31, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MB, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 80.4 miles away from Otter center
On 5/29/1984 at 20:18:32, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 80.1 miles away from the city center
On 2/25/1993 at 03:44:15, a magnitude 3.9 (3.5 ML, 3.9 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 31.7 miles away from the city center
On 12/23/1991 at 20:32:27, a magnitude 3.6 (3.3 ML, 3.6 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 45.3 miles away from Otter center
On 11/3/1999 at 13:28:52, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 27.7 miles away from the city center
On 8/29/2006 at 11:46:53, a magnitude 3.2 (3.2 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 82.0 miles away from Otter center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)

Hospitals/medical centers near Otter:
  • ROSEBUD HEATLH CARE CENTER - CAH (about 58 miles; FORSYTH, MT)
  • MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF SHERIDAN COUNTY (about 62 miles; SHERIDAN, WY)
  • HOLY ROSARY HEALTHCARE (about 67 miles; MILES CITY, MT)

Political contributions by individuals in Otter, MT

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Otter:
  • MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY-BILLINGS (about 118 miles; BILLINGS, MT; Full-time enrollment: 3,105)
  • BLACK HILLS STATE UNIVERSITY (about 122 miles; SPEARFISH, SD; FT enrollment: 3,190)
  • SOUTH DAKOTA SCHOOL OF MINES AND TECHNOLOGY (about 165 miles; RAPID CITY, SD; FT enrollment: 2,002)
  • CASPER COLLEGE (about 173 miles; CASPER, WY; FT enrollment: 2,564)
  • CHADRON STATE COLLEGE (about 231 miles; CHADRON, NE; FT enrollment: 2,144)
  • MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY-BOZEMAN (about 238 miles; BOZEMAN, MT; FT enrollment: 10,380)
  • UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING (about 255 miles; LARAMIE, WY; FT enrollment: 9,665)

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Notable locations in Otter: Fort Howes Ranger Station (A), Cow Creek Campground (B), Decker Ranch (C), Red Shale Campground (D), Sayle Hall (E), Whitetail Ranger Station (F), Yonkee Cutoff (G), Holiday Campground (H), Green Ranch (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Willow Crossing Cemetery (1), Yarger Cemetery (2), Dufford Cemetery (3), North Stacey Cemetery (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoirs: Horse Pasture Reservoir (A), Plum Creek Reservoir (B), Tooley Creek Reservoir (C), Horse Creek Basin Reservoir (D), Tobin Reservoir (E), Pierce Reservoir (F), Phillips Reservoir (G), Fly Creek Reservoir (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Horse Creek (A), Schiller Creek (B), Horkan Creek (C), Home Creek (D), Cliff Creek (E), Green Creek (F), Graham Creek (G), Shorty Creek (H), Gold Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

 

Average household size:
This place:  2.4 people
Montana:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:  50.0%
Whole state:  66.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:  4.8%
Whole state:  5.0%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This place:  15.0%
Whole state:  14.6%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This place:  6.6%
Whole state:  5.8%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Otter, MT



Otter compared to Montana state average:
  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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Educational Attainment




School Enrollment by Level of School






2004 Presidential Election results in Powder River County Montana:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (57%)
  • Electricity (14%)
  • Coal or coke (13%)
  • Wood (11%)
  • Utility gas (2%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (1%)
  • Solar energy (1%)


Religion statistics for Otter

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaUnited Church of ChristConservative Baptist Association of AmericaOther religions
Adherents47.3%18.2%12.8%11.8%9.9%
Congregations12.5%12.5%25.0%12.5%37.5%
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.


7.54% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($30,333 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.54%
Montana average:  8.25%

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


4.78% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($26,958 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  4.78%
Montana average:  7.69%

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


Strongest AM radio stations in Otter:
  • KATL (770 AM; 10 kW; MILES CITY, MT; Owner: STAR PRINTING COMPANY)
  • KMTA (1050 AM; 10 kW; MILES CITY, MT; Owner: SENGER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KTWO (1030 AM; 50 kW; CASPER, WY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KBHB (810 AM; 25 kW; STURGIS, SD; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • KROE (930 AM; 5 kW; SHERIDAN, WY; Owner: LOVCOM, INC.)
  • KUYO (830 AM; daytime; 25 kW; EVANSVILLE, WY; Owner: WYOMING CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KWYO (1410 AM; 5 kW; SHERIDAN, WY; Owner: KWYO AM, LLC)
  • KIKC (1250 AM; 5 kW; FORSYTH, MT; Owner: MILES CITY, FORSYTH B/DCSTG, INC.)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KIML (1270 AM; 5 kW; GILLETTE, WY; Owner: GILLETTE BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KZMQ (1140 AM; daytime; 10 kW; GREYBULL, WY; Owner: LEGEND COMMUNICATIONS OF WYOMING 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.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Otter:
  • K206BN (89.1 FM; ASHLAND, MT; Owner: MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY-BILLINGS)



FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 1
  • Mt Sec 6 Tws 9 S Range 46 E, Call Sign: KJC598, Licensee ID: L00512317
    Assigned Frequencies : 47.5200 MHz
    Grant Date: 05/07/2002, Expiration Date: 05/19/2012
    Registrant: Bales Ranch Inc, Hc 39 Box 33, Otter, MT 59062, Phone: (406) 784-2487

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 4
  • Montana 120, 10.2 Miles Sse Of Otter, Type: Tower, Structure height: 60.7 m, Call Sign: WPQT274
    Assigned Frequencies : 952.231 MHz, 928.231 MHz
    Grant Date: 10/02/2000, Expiration Date: 10/02/2010, Certifier: Mark K Warner
    Registrant: Kimray, Inc., 52 Nw 42nd St., Oklahoma City, OK 73118, Phone: (405) 833-4929, Fax: (405) 525-5630, Email:
  • Montana 120, 10.2 Miles Sse Of Otter, Type: Tower, Structure height: 60.7 m, Call Sign: WPSH919
    Assigned Frequencies : 941.331 MHz, 932.331 MHz
    Grant Date: 05/03/2001, Expiration Date: 05/03/2011, Certifier: Phillip L Cooper
    Registrant: Rocky Mountain Communication Systems, 414 S. Elm, Casper, WY 82601, Phone: (307) 266-2260, Email:
  • Montana 120, 10.2 Miles Sse Of Otter, Type: Tower, Structure height: 60.7 m, Call Sign: WPSH997
    Assigned Frequencies : 928.243 MHz, 952.243 MHz
    Grant Date: 05/03/2001, Expiration Date: 05/03/2011, Certifier: Phillip L Cooper
    Registrant: Cygnet Automation, Inc., Casper, WY 82605-0457, Phone: (405) 205-9996, Email:
  • Montana 120, 10.2 Miles Sse Of Otter, Type: Tower, Structure height: 60.7 m, Call Sign: WPSI859
    Assigned Frequencies : 952.343 MHz, 928.343 MHz
    Grant Date: 05/14/2001, Expiration Date: 05/14/2011, Certifier: Mark K Warner
    Registrant: Technical Communications, 7753 E. Lake, Evansville, WY 82636-9601, Phone: (405) 205-9996, Email:


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 4
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172D (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-300 SER (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2074Y , Serial Number: 17249574, Year manufactured: 1962, Airworthiness Date: 09/29/1962
    Registrant (Individual): Allan Lloyd, , Otter, MT 59062
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-18A (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 97 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2359P , Serial Number: 18-4245, Year manufactured: 1955, Airworthiness Date: 03/26/1956
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Jae Notti, Po Box 36, Otter, MT 59062, Other Owners: Suzanne Notti
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 180J (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 120 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7803K , Serial Number: 18052737, Year manufactured: 1976, Airworthiness Date: 07/14/1976
    Registrant (Corporation): Bales Ranch Inc, 7 Quietus Rd, Otter, MT 59062
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-18-150 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 97 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9684P , Serial Number: 18-7509027, Year manufactured: 1974, Airworthiness Date: 12/18/1974
    Registrant (Individual): Jae A Notti, Po Box 36, Otter, MT 59062


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