Town guide
Otis
A township of 36 people in McLean County, North Dakota
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What’s happening
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Outdoors in Otis
Parks & trails →Conserved land60%13,658 of 22,681 acres
Trails33 mi0.9 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves0named on the map
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Living in Otis
Health in Otis
Compared with North Dakota
9better than ND·9worse
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 14 are too close to call.
Conditions
8▼ 4 close
Habits
1▲ 3 close
Care
4▲ 3 close
Mind
1▲ 1▼ 3 close
Everyday needs
3▲ 1 close
BetterToo close to callWorse
What stands out
Care nearby
Chi St. Alexius Health Turtle LakeTurtle Lake · 19.4 mi · ER · rural critical access
Northland Health CentersTurtle Lake · 19.1 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 58778 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Otis →
Natural hazards in Otis
Low
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 23% of U.S. communities.
🥶 Cold waves🌊 Inland flooding🧊 Hail
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Otis →
Libraries near Otis
See all →Nearest: Velva Public & School LibraryVelva · 18.1 miles · 43 hrs a week
Where Otis is
Explore map →Imported town boundary
North Dakota · ND · McLean CountyTown boundary on OpenStreetMap →
Around town
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How things work in Otis
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