Otisco township, Minnesota
Otisco township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Otisco township is a geographic entity located in Waseca County, Minnesota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 548. The land area covers 36.02 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 548 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 36 yrs | ±10.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 214 | ±45 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 242 | ±49 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 214 | ±45 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 28 | ±21 |
| Median Home Value | $320,300 | ±$62,804 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,500 | ±$245 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $85,833 | ±$24,203 |
| Per Capita Income | $36,256 | ±$6,702 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.6% | ±10.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 63 | ±62 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.1% | ±2.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 322 | ±86 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 85.5% | ±24.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF OTISCO
GUS Population: 546 (2024)
ID: 107200
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR CHAIRMAN
14120 295TH AVE, WASECA MN 56093-5613
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COUNTY OF WASECA
GUS Population: 18,684 (2024)
ID: 204735
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
307 STATE ST N, WASECA MN 56093-2953
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | OWATONNA, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-03 | WASECA, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | JANESVILLE, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | JANESVILLE, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | OWATONNA, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | OWATONNA, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | MEDFORD, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | MEDFORD, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | ELLENDALE, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | NEW RICHLAND, MN |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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NEW RICHLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.1 mi away | 119 S BROADWAY, NEW RICHLAND, MN, 56072 |
(507) 465-3708
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WASECA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.2 mi away | 408 N STATE ST, WASECA, MN, 56093 |
(507) 835-2910
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WALDORF PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.7 mi away | 109 MAIN STREET NORTH, WALDORF, MN, 56091 |
(507) 239-2248
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OWATONNA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.3 mi away | 105 N ELM AVENUE, OWATONNA, MN, 55060 |
(507) 444-2460
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JANESVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.1 mi away | 102 W SECOND, JANESVILLE, MN, 56048 |
(507) 234-6605
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WATERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.1 mi away | 210 E PAQUIN ST, WATERVILLE, MN, 56096 |
(507) 362-8462
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ELYSIAN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 18.1 mi away | 132 MAIN STREET EAST, ELYSIAN, MN, 56028 |
(507) 267-4411
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WELLS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 20.7 mi away | 54 1ST STREET SW, WELLS, MN, 56097 |
(507) 553-3702
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BLOOMING PRAIRIE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 22.5 mi away | 138 HIGHWAY AVE SOUTH, BLOOMING PRAIRIE, MN, 55917 |
(507) 583-7750
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ALBERT LEA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 23.4 mi away | 211 E CLARK ST, ALBERT LEA, MN, 56007 |
(507) 377-4350
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at WASECA S RSCH & OUTREACH CTR, MN US, located 6.8 miles from Otisco township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.7° | 4.8° | 13.2° | 1.27" | 10.7" |
| February | 26.4° | 8.7° | 17.5° | 1.20" | 10.8" |
| March | 39.1° | 22.3° | 30.7° | 2.25" | 9.0" |
| April | 55.2° | 34.9° | 45.1° | 3.30" | 3.0" |
| May | 68.1° | 47.8° | 57.9° | 4.47" | 0.4" |
| June | 78.3° | 58.6° | 68.4° | 5.38" | 0.0" |
| July | 81.3° | 61.4° | 71.4° | 4.93" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.1° | 59.0° | 69.0° | 4.82" | 0.0" |
| September | 72.9° | 50.4° | 61.6° | 4.12" | 0.0" |
| October | 58.7° | 36.9° | 47.8° | 2.77" | 0.7" |
| November | 41.4° | 24.4° | 32.9° | 1.89" | 5.8" |
| December | 27.5° | 12.1° | 19.8° | 1.50" | 11.9" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Richland city | City | 6.1 mi | — |
| Waseca city | City | 7.2 mi | — |
| Ellendale city | City | 11.3 mi | — |
| Waldorf city | City | 11.7 mi | — |
| Hartland city | City | 12.2 mi | — |
| Owatonna city | City | 14.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2716149084. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.