Otter Creek, FL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 7/10
directions_run Walkability 9/10
directions_bus Transit 9/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 1/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Moderately Bikeable. Biking is possible but may be limited by inconsistent infrastructure, traffic conditions, or distance to amenities.
directions_run Walkability
Highly Walkable. Most errands can be completed on foot, with well-maintained pedestrian infrastructure and accessible amenities.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Well-Connected. Public transportation is widely available and dependable, providing good coverage for most destinations.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
155 332.4M (US)
Median Age
24.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
92.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
11.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$62,833 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$23,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$182 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$584 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
31.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Levy County
8
Gainesville Metro Area
6
Florida
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Levy County
5
Gainesville Metro Area
5
Florida
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 0 55
Feb 3 0 58
Mar 4 0 63
Apr 3 0 68
May 3 0 75
Jun 7 0 80
Jul 7 0 81
Aug 7 0 81
Sep 6 0 79
Oct 3 0 72
Nov 2 0 64
Dec 2 0 58

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 31% of residents leaning left and 65% leaning right.

Liberal (31%) (66%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 76%
Hillary Clinton 21%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, FL State Senate District 9, FL State House District 22, FL
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Schools

Creekside Christian School
<1 miles, SW • 5 star
Levy Learning Academy
12 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Chiefland Elementary School
12 miles, N • 2.8 star
Chiefland Middle High School
12 miles, N • 3.7 star
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Colleges

City College-Gainesville
31 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Santa Fe College
32 miles, NE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

North Florida Regional Medical Center
32 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Uf Health Shands Hospital
34 miles, E • 2.3 star
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Airports

Gainesville Regional Airport
40 miles, E • 1 star
Tampa International Airport
94 miles, S • 3.7 star
Orlando Sanford International Airport
100 miles, SE • 2.8 star
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