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Living in Otsego County, Michigan

$1,501/mo
Median Rent
$237K
Median Home Price
29°F
Winter High
72°F
Summer High
4.8%
Unemployment
45
Median Age

Otsego County is a county in Michigan with a population of around 24,253. The main communities are Gaylord.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,501/month, around the national average, with a median home price of around $237K. The county has a low unemployment rate at 4.8%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings freezing winters (highs around 29°F) and cool summers (highs around 72°F). Natural hazard risks include tornado risk and wildfire risk.

Demographics

Otsego County has middle-aged demographics, with a median age of 45 and a predominantly working-class population (24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Republican.

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Top Cities and towns in Otsego County

Gaylord

Population: 3,645

Home price:$216,109

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Demographics & Amenities in Otsego County

2 Hours to major Airport

Yes

Median age

44.9 Years

Average Family Size

3.05

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Hazards in Otsego County

Earthquakes

Very Low

Wildfires

Relatively Low

Hurricanes

Very Low

Drought

No Rating

Tornados

Relatively Low

Earthquakes

Very Low

Wildfires

Relatively Low

Hurricanes

Very Low

Drought

No Rating

Tornados

Relatively Low
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Terrain & Weather in Otsego County

Average Summer temperature

86°F

Coast

Not near the coast

Sun

Not much sun

Precipitation

33.04 inches

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Economy in Otsego County

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Employment rate

56.6%

Total Employer Establishments

221,060

Poverty (%)

13.1%

Unemployment rate (%)

4.8%

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Laws and Rights in Otsego County

Cannabis

Legal for recreational use

Abortion

Legal before fetal viability

Gun Carry

Permit required for concealed carry

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Health inOtsego County

Excessive drinking, Adult smoking, Exercise opportunities

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Crime Statistics in Otsego County

Robbery

0.04/ per 1000

Aggravated Assault

0.7/ per 1000

Burglary

2.98/ per 1000

Arson

0.17/ per 1000

Property Crimes, Violent Crimes, Auto Theft, Rape, Larceny

Auto Theft

NA/ per 1000

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Total Violent Crimes

1.57/ per 1000

Rape

NA/ per 1000

Larcency

NA/ per 1000

Cities in Otsego County

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