OtegoNY
A town of 936. Healthier than 51% of U.S. towns.
What makes Otego stand out
The thing Otego does most differently from other towns.
Otego has shrunk 13.4% since 2010
1,010 people in 2010; 936 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Otego’s report card
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Weather
Forecast →Local news
All →- Man arrested on DWI, forgery charges in OtegoNewport Dispatch · Sep 6
- Otego man arrested on theft charges after motorcycle crash in Otsego CountyWBNG · Jul 22
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Otego. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Otego
Most working residents leave Otego for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Oneonta (12%), Oneonta (12%) and Otego (10%). Half commute less than 19 miles.
Where working residents work
Healthier than 51% of U.S. towns
Otego beats the New York average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 10.
| What stands out | Otego | NY |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6% | 7.9% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 11.6% | 14.5% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.8% | 6% |
Homes in Otego sell for about $210K
The median sale price was $210,000 in March 2026.
Very high risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 83% of U.S. communities.
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Otego has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 13°, and about 79 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
1.3% of Otego is conserved land
0.5 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Otego Municipal Park | — | 18 |
936 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
About Otego
Town in New York, United States
Otego is a town located in the southwest portion of Otsego County, New York, United States. The population was 3,115 at the 2010 census. The Town of Otego is on the southern border of the county and contains a village with the same name, Otego. The town and the village are southwest of Oneonta.
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- Population
- 2,756
- Area
- 46 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,070 ft
- Area code
- 518