South OtterIL
A town of 436, settled in 1870.
436 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
South Otter’s report card
Now in South Otter
What neighbors are saying. Town Square →
The data
Ordered by what stands out in South Otter. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of South Otter
Most working residents leave South Otter for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Carlinville (24%), Springfield (19%) and Alton (3%). Half commute less than 27 miles.
Where working residents work
Four seasons, pleasant summers
South Otter has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 20°, and about 17 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy South Otter is
South Otter beats the Illinois average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 11.
| What stands out | South Otter | IL |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 79% | 75.7% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 18.4% | 10.3% |
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 43% of U.S. communities.
99% of working residents leave South Otter for work
Where South Otter’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About South Otter
Township in Illinois, United States
South Otter Township (T11N R7W) is located in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 465 and it contained 204 housing units.
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- Established
- 1870
- Population
- 440
- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 659 ft