Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
34% of residents are 65 or older in Otto, where New York’s towns sit at 20% and U.S. towns at 18%. Among 759 New York towns, just 1 have a lower share of working residents who work in town than Otto. Zoar Valley Multiple Use Area, at 938 acres with 1.6 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve. Otto has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Otto beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 1,224 in 1830, a peak of 2,267 in 1850, 775 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2010 and 4 maps from 1923 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Otto, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
Ordered by what stands out in Otto.
Most working residents leave Otto for work: only 0% work in town. The average trip to work in Otto is 33 minutes. The top destinations are Concord (9%), Ashford (6%) and Ellicottville (6%).
| Otto | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 33 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $60,000 | $82,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Otto has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Otto’s July high is 79°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Zoar Valley Multiple Use Area | 1.6 mi | 938 |
| 2. Zoar Valley Unique Area | — | 623 |
| 3. East Otto State Forest | 0.2 mi | 108 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 63% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
19% of Otto adults smoke cigarettes. Otto beats the New York average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 17. 30% of Otto adults get no exercise outside work.
| Otto | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 13% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 14% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 25% | 25% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 34% | 35% |
| What stands out | Otto | NY |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 10.7% | 6% |
| More smokers | 18.8% | 11.3% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 18.7% | 12.8% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Otto. Close and well known come first.
Big draw26 mi Stadium & arenaHighmark Stadium
Big draw26 mi Stadium & arenaRalph Wilson Stadium
21 mi WaterfallEternal Flame Falls
33 mi Stadium & arenaKeyBank Center
33 mi MuseumUSS The Sullivans
33 mi Stadium & arenaSahlen FieldHighmark Stadium: James161723, CC0 · Ralph Wilson Stadium: User Evilarry on en.wikipedia, Public domain · Eternal Flame Falls: Mpmajewski, CC BY-SA 3.0 · KeyBank Center: Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0 · USS The Sullivans: Unknown, Public domain · Sahlen Field: Quintinsoloviev, CC BY-SA 4.0
None within 15 miles of Otto; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Otto residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across New York.
Where Otto’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
4 notable people were born in Otto.
Town in New York, United States
Otto is a town in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States. The population was 775 at the 2020 census. The name comes from Jacob S. Otto, an agent of the Holland Land Company. The town lies on the northern border of Cattaraugus County.
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Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Otto has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
4 notable people were born here, including Anna Botsford Comstock and Edwin Willits.
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