Otter Creek township, Iowa
Otter Creek township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Otter Creek township is a geographic entity located in Jackson County, Iowa. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 861. The land area covers 35.84 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 861 | ±202 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 47.7 yrs | ±8.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 403 | ±103 | 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 | 540 | ±129 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 403 | ±103 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 137 | ±84 |
| Median Home Value | $207,400 | ±$61,083 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $61,691 | ±$24,659 |
| Per Capita Income | $78,395 | ±$35,231 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.6% | ±8.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 91 | ±76 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.3% | ±6.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 537 | ±123 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 83.6% | ±10.5% |
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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COUNTY OF JACKSON
GUS Population: 19,390 (2024)
ID: 126546
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: DEPUTY AUDITOR
201 W PLATT ST, STE 1, MAQUOKETA IA 52060-2243
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Andrew, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Bellevue, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Bellevue, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | Maquoketa, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | Maquoketa, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Epworth, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Galena, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Galena, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Maquoketa, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Maquoketa, IA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Wartburg Theological Seminary
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College | 16.6 mi away | 333 Wartburg Pl, Dubuque, IA, 52003-7769 |
5635890200
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MAQUOKETA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.3 mi away | 126 S SECOND ST, MAQUOKETA, IA, 52060 |
(563) 652-3874
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University of Dubuque
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College | 17.4 mi away | 2000 University Ave, Dubuque, IA, 52001 |
5635893000
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BELLEVUE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.8 mi away | 106 N 3RD ST SUITE 1, BELLEVUE, IA, 52031 |
(563) 872-4991
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Capri College-Dubuque
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College Vocational | 17.5 mi away | 395 Main St, Dubuque, IA, 52001 |
5635882379313
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NICC/PEOSTA BRANCH
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Library | 15.8 mi away | 8342 NICC DRIVE, PEOSTA, IA, 52068 |
(563) 556-5110
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Loras College
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College | 17.9 mi away | 1450 Alta Vista, Dubuque, IA, 52004-0178 |
5635887100
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CASCADE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.8 mi away | 301 1ST AV W, CASCADE, IA, 52033 |
(563) 852-3222
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Emmaus Bible College
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College | 18.2 mi away | 2570 Asbury Rd, Dubuque, IA, 52001-3096 |
5635888000
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EAST DUBUQUE DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 17.3 mi away | 122 WISCONSIN AVENUE, EAST DUBUQUE, IL, 61025 |
(815) 747-3052
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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 DUBUQUE RGNL AP, IA US, located 10.6 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 | 26.5° | 11.1° | 18.8° | 1.32" | 10.7" |
| February | 30.9° | 15.0° | 22.9° | 1.57" | 10.6" |
| March | 44.1° | 26.3° | 35.2° | 2.25" | 5.7" |
| April | 57.7° | 37.2° | 47.4° | 4.06" | 1.9" |
| May | 69.2° | 48.5° | 58.8° | 4.30" | 0.0" |
| June | 78.5° | 58.6° | 68.5° | 5.19" | 0.0" |
| July | 81.5° | 62.0° | 71.7° | 4.80" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.6° | 60.0° | 69.8° | 3.95" | 0.0" |
| September | 72.9° | 51.8° | 62.3° | 3.82" | 0.0" |
| October | 59.9° | 39.9° | 49.9° | 2.93" | 0.5" |
| November | 44.8° | 28.1° | 36.4° | 2.21" | 2.8" |
| December | 31.8° | 17.2° | 24.5° | 1.80" | 10.3" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zwingle city | City | 3.6 mi | — |
| La Motte city | City | 5.0 mi | — |
| Andrew city | City | 8.2 mi | — |
| Bernard city | City | 8.5 mi | — |
| St. Donatus city | City | 11.2 mi | — |
| Springbrook city | City | 12.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1909793234. • 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.