Otter Lake Authority

Otter Lake is a lower-income village of 379 with home prices 2.3× below the Michigan median.

Otter Lake, Michigan

Population in Otter Lake stands at 379 — placing it among the smaller communities of Genesee County, Michigan. The median household income stands at $42,969.

Definition and scope

Otter Lake is a chartered municipality within Genesee County, Michigan, Michigan. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 9 and is part of the Flint, MI metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Otter Lake has approximately 379 residents. The median age is 53.9 years. Roughly 92% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $101,400.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 95.5%
• Black or African American: 0.3%
• Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
• Asian: 1.6%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Otter Lake is $42,969. Poverty rate stands at 14.9%. Unemployment rate at last release was 3.4%. Educational attainment: 6.1% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Otter Lake:

• Public schools: 20
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 3

Getting around

Bishop International Airport provides commercial air service for the area. Federal court business routes through Genesee County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Flint, Michigan.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 738 feet. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 6a.

References

• Michigan State Authority — state-level reference for Michigan.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.