The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Otero county is rated a 4. The average temperature during the month of June is 76.5℉ and the average temperature in January is 29.9℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 35% and the area covered by water is 0.54%. The overall influence score for Otero is 6.
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Otero County is located in the southeastern corner of Colorado and is part of the Arkansas River Valley. The county has a population of 18,421 people, according to the 2019 U.S. Census. The population is 62.9% White, 0.7% African American, 1.3% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 33.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 1.4% from two or more races.
The median household income for Otero County is $43,619 and the median per capita income is $21,632. The poverty rate is 17.5%.
Otero County is mostly rural, with much of the land used for ranching and farming. The main industries are agriculture, tourism, and manufacturing. The county also has a large energy industry with oil and gas production as well as wind power production.
The cost of living in Otero County is lower than the national average, with housing being particularly affordable. The median home value in the county is $153,700 and the median rent is $715 per month.
Overall, Otero County has a diverse population and a rural landscape with much potential for growth and development in the years to come.
USDA Rural Development staff are dedicated to assisting rural Colorado communities through housing, business, and community programs. Their mission is to increase economic opportunity and improve the quality of life for all rural Americans.Featured Property from USDA Loan Eligible Regions of Colorado
Colorado Rural Development has a state office located in Denver and six field offices located in Alamosa, Cortez, Craig, Delta, Las Animas and Wray.
USDA Rural Development
Denver Federal Center
PO Box 25426
Building 56, Room E-2300
Denver, CO 80225
Phone: (720) 544-2903
Toll Free: (800) 424-6214