Otwell, Indiana, 2016
Otwell’s story
162 years in pictures
The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2016.
- 1864Otwell is settled
OtwellIN
The town was settled in 1864 and has 379 residents today.
Photo: Chris Flook · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
379
Census survey, 2020–24
Typical home
$221K
+7.1% in a year
Median age
23.9
years
Jobs based here
167
Balanced
Is Otwell a good place to live?
26% of residents live below the poverty line in Otwell, where Indiana’s towns sit at 10% and U.S. towns at 9.6%. Among 594 Indiana towns, just 8 have a lower median age than Otwell. Otwell has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
379 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
Moving to Otwell: who provides what
Otwell is unincorporated, so Pike County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerDuke Energy15.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterOtwell Water CorporationNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers97% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesPike CountyPike County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn Indiana you can register online until 29 days before Election Day, in person until 29 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 29 days before).vote.govWho runs elections herePike County Circuit Court ClerkPike County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2017
ZIP code4756447564 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Otwell.
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers: that is Otwell’s year
In Otwell, the typical July afternoon high is 87°F.
9″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter25–43°
Spring44–66°
Summer64–86°
Fall45–68°
Oct 22
typical first frost
Apr 20
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commute
Otwell sends most of its workers out of town
Jobs in Otwell fell by 48 from 2013 to 2023, to 167. The mean commuting time for Otwell comes to 18 minutes. The top destinations are Jasper (17%), Evansville (10%) and Huntingburg (6%).
0%work in town
Where working residents work
In Otwell0%
Jasper17%
Evansville10%
Huntingburg6%
Petersburg4%
18 mi
median commute distance
167
jobs based in Otwell
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Housing
The typical home in Otwell is valued at about $221K
Otwell: three in five households are owner-occupiers. In the year to September 2026, typical home values climbed 7.1%.
$221KZillow home value
Typical home value
Otwell$221K
Indiana$257K
+7.1%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in September
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Health
How healthy Otwell is
In Otwell, 18% of adults smoke cigarettes. Against the Indiana average, Otwell comes out ahead on 1 CDC measures out of 32, and behind on 7. Among adults here, 15% have diabetes and 16% report frequent physical distress.
| Otwell | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 39% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 13% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 15% | 14% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 16% | 16% |
32 measures vs. Indiana
1 better24 too close to call7 worse
| What stands out | Otwell | IN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.3% | 77.4% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.8% | 8.3% |
Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center
9.4 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Otwell faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Households in Otwell have drawn federal disaster aid in 3 declared disasters, most recently in 2008. Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 57% of U.S. communities. FEMA puts 41% of the town’s expected hazard losses down to inland flooding, and 19% to earthquakes.
43risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingEarthquakesTornadoes
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Otwell
16pages on Otwell
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Otwell; the nearest are
Oakland City UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Oakland City15.8 mi$27,900 tuitionVincennes UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Vincennes28 mi$7,126 in-state tuitionOwensboro Community and Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Owensboro, KY51 mi$4,728 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Otwell residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Indiana.
About Otwell
Census-designated place in Indiana, United States
Otwell is an unincorporated census-designated place in Jefferson Township, Pike County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of the 2020 census, Otwell had a population of 396.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.8 sq mi
- Elevation
- 499 ft
- ZIP code
- 47564
Questions about Otwell
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Otwell, IN a good place to live?
Otwell has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.