Otter CreekWI
A town of 422, settled in 1858.
Is Otter Creek a good place to live?
Otter Creek’s median age is 51.1 years, above both Wisconsin’s towns (42.1 years) and U.S. towns (40.5 years). Otter Creek has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
422 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Otter Creek: who provides what
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 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Otter Creek.
Most of Otter Creek’s workers commute out: the town has 0.1 jobs for each of them
Most working residents leave Otter Creek for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Eau Claire (40%), Fall Creek (8%) and Altoona (8%). Half commute less than 18 miles.
| Otter Creek | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 24 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 8.9% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $79,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Otter Creek
Otter Creek has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. At 81°F, Otter Creek’s July high is against 82°F in Wisconsin’s towns and 85°F across U.S. towns.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Otter Creek is
Otter Creek beats the Wisconsin average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 5. 16% of adults smoke cigarettes in Otter Creek.
| Otter Creek | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 14% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 26% | 25% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 20% | 16% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 13% | 14% |
| What stands out | Otter Creek | WI |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 13.6% | 9.9% |
| More adults with COPD | 7.9% | 6.5% |
| More smokers | 16.3% | 13.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Otter Creek faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 59% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Everything we know about Otter Creek
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Otter Creek; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Otter Creek residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
100% of working residents leave Otter Creek for work
Where Otter Creek’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Otter Creek
Town in Wisconsin, United States
The Town of Otter Creek is located in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 427 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated community of Hale Corner is located in the town.
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- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,066 ft
Questions about Otter Creek
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Otter Creek, WI a good place to live?
Otter Creek has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.