OttoPA
A town of 1,328, settled in 1842. Public schools that outperform most of Pennsylvania.
What makes Otto stand out
The thing Otto does most differently from other towns.
1,328 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Otto’s report card
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Upcoming events
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The data
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Otto’s public schools outperform 83% of Pennsylvania districts
The public schools Otto’s kids attend outperform 83% of Pennsylvania’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otto-Eldred JSHS | 7–12 | 273 | B− |
Most working residents commute out of Otto
Most working residents leave Otto for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Olean (13%), Bradford (12%) and Bradford (7%). Half commute less than 11 miles.
Where working residents work
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Otto has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to 15°, and about 65 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
Crime reported in Otto
Otto's reported crime rate is well below Pennsylvania's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. No violent crimes were reported in 2025.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Property crime per 1,000 residents
How healthy Otto is
Otto tracks Pennsylvania closely on all 5 CDC measures.
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 52% of U.S. communities.
0.1% of Otto is conserved land
61 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
97% of working residents leave Otto for work
Where Otto’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Otto
Township in Pennsylvania, US
Otto Township is a township in McKean County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,518 at the time of the 2020 census.
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- Established
- 1842
- Population
- 1,516
- Area
- 35 sq mi