
170 years in pictures
Census counts: 230 in 1970, 108 in 2020. The archive holds 11 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 2 maps from 1954 on.
- 1856Otter Creek is settled
Each edition grades its towns against each other only.

35% of households own their home in Otter Creek, below both Florida’s towns (72%) and U.S. towns (73%). Otter Creek has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Otter Creek beats most towns.
Coastal flooding makes up 32% of the storm damage FEMA expects here.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA · OpenStreetMap

Census counts: 230 in 1970, 108 in 2020. The archive holds 11 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 2 maps from 1954 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Otter Creek, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 17, 2025.
Ordered by what stands out in Otter Creek.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creekside Christian School PrivateLargest high schoolGrades PK–12 | Grades PK–12 | 83 | – |
NCES · EDFacts
Expected losses in Otter Creek break down as 33% from hurricanes and 32% from coastal flooding. Compared with 87% of U.S. communities, expected storm and flood damage locally is higher. Federal disaster aid has reached households in Otter Creek after 7 declared disasters, most recently in 2024.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
In Otter Creek, the typical July afternoon high is 91°F, near the Florida town median (91°F) and above the median of U.S. towns (85°F).
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
16% of Otter Creek adults report frequent physical distress. Of 31 CDC measures, Otter Creek beats the Florida average on 1 and trails it on 9.
| Otter Creek | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 16% | 17% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 13% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 15% | 14% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 37% | 36% |
| What stands out | Otter Creek | FL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 12% | 13.9% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 28.2% | 12.7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Otter Creek’s density of trails is 0.7 miles per square mile. 1.0 miles of trail.
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Otter Creek; the nearest are
College town 44 of every 100 Otter Creek residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Florida.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Town in the state of Florida, United States
Otter Creek is a town in Levy County, North Florida, United States. The population was 108 at the 2020 census.
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Otter Creek has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.