Otter Creek township, Iowa
Otter Creek township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Otter Creek township is a geographic entity located in Crawford County, Iowa. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,198. The land area covers 35.47 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,198 | ±186 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 42.3 yrs | ±10.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 553 | ±93 | 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 | 636 | ±91 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 553 | ±93 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 83 | ±31 |
| Median Home Value | $156,300 | ±$21,362 |
| Median Gross Rent | $546 | ±$324 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $73,678 | ±$1,420 |
| Per Capita Income | $37,010 | ±$4,694 |
| Poverty Rate | 17.9% | ±8.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 215 | ±107 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.6% | ±1.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 612 | ±110 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 77.6% | ±18.2% |
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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GUS Population: 16,378 (2024)
ID: 126540
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: AUDITOR
1202 BROADWAY, STE 5, DENISON IA 51442
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Westside, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-05 | Denison, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Charter Oak, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Charter Oak, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-03 | Denison, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Denison, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Denison, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Ida Grove, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Odebolt, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Ida Grove, IA |
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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SCHLESWIG PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.4 mi away | 202 CEDAR ST, SCHLESWIG, IA, 51461 |
(712) 676-3470
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NORELIUS COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 9.5 mi away | 1403 1ST AVE SOUTH, DENISON, IA, 51442 |
(712) 263-9355
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FIELD-CARNEGIE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.6 mi away | 200 S WALNUT ST, ODEBOLT, IA, 51458 |
(712) 668-2718
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CHARTER OAK PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.6 mi away | 461 RAILROAD ST, CHARTER OAK, IA, 51439 |
(712) 678-3425
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ARTHUR PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.7 mi away | 224 S MAIN ST, ARTHUR, IA, 51431 |
(712) 367-2240
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IDA GROVE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.0 mi away | 100 E 2ND ST, IDA GROVE, IA, 51445 |
(712) 364-2306
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WESTSIDE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.1 mi away | 150 MAIN ST, WESTSIDE, IA, 51467 |
(712) 663-4493
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BATTLE CREEK PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.2 mi away | 115 MAIN ST, BATTLE CREEK, IA, 51006 |
(712) 365-4912
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WALL LAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.5 mi away | 116 MAIN ST, WALL LAKE, IA, 51466 |
(712) 664-2983
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DOW CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.8 mi away | 104 S FRANKLIN ST, DOW CITY, IA, 51528 |
(712) 674-3453
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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 DENISON, IA US, located 8.4 miles from Otter Creek township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.4° | 9.8° | 18.6° | 0.74" | 8.1" |
| February | 32.1° | 13.7° | 22.9° | 0.98" | 9.2" |
| March | 45.3° | 24.8° | 35.1° | 1.88" | 4.7" |
| April | 58.4° | 35.6° | 47.0° | 3.38" | 1.6" |
| May | 69.5° | 48.5° | 59.0° | 4.62" | 0.1" |
| June | 79.7° | 59.2° | 69.4° | 4.92" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.1° | 63.0° | 73.1° | 4.13" | 0.0" |
| August | 81.0° | 60.6° | 70.8° | 4.43" | 0.0" |
| September | 74.8° | 51.7° | 63.2° | 3.27" | 0.0" |
| October | 61.5° | 39.3° | 50.4° | 2.64" | 0.5" |
| November | 45.5° | 26.1° | 35.8° | 1.45" | 2.4" |
| December | 32.4° | 15.9° | 24.1° | 1.20" | 7.9" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schleswig city | City | 3.2 mi | — |
| Kiron city | City | 3.7 mi | — |
| Deloit city | City | 4.8 mi | — |
| Denison city | City | 9.5 mi | — |
| Ricketts city | City | 10.5 mi | — |
| Vail city | City | 10.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1904793231. • 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.