Wildfire Risk: Very Low


Tornado Risk: Very Low


Hurricane Risk: Very Low


Hail Risk: Very Low


Flood Risk: Very Low


Tsunami Risk: Very Low


Earthquake Risk: Very Low


Wind Risk: Very Low

HAZARDS

38

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

7

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

5

Hazard Shelters

6

Fire Stations

1

Hospitals

2

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Otsego County, located in Michigan, has a population of 25,331 with a population density of 48.1 people per square mile. The county has a relatively low percentage of racial diversity, with 92.4% of the population being White, 0.3% Black, 0.6% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.4% Asian. The Hispanic population makes up 1.2% of the total population. The county has a slightly higher number of females (12,271) compared to males (11,893). The median age in the county is 43.1, with a slightly higher median age for females (43.4) compared to males (42.7). The average household size is 2.44, with 65% of households being family households.

In terms of housing, Otsego County has a total of 14,731 housing units, with 49% being vacant, 53% owner-occupied, and 13% renter-occupied. The county has 180 farms in 2012, with an average size of 179 acres and a total of 14,295 crop acres. The average sales value of agricultural products in 2012 was $39,251. In 2017, the number of farms increased to 193, with an average size of 172 acres and a total of 17,534 crop acres. The average sales value of agricultural products in 2017 decreased to $32,308. Compared to other counties in Michigan, Otsego County has a lower population density and a higher percentage of White residents. The county also has a higher median age compared to the state average. Additionally, the county has a significant number of farms with relatively large average sizes, indicating a strong agricultural presence in the region.


Regions

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature
8 °F Cold

Average Precipitation
764 mm Moderate

Average Humidity
83% Moderately High

Plant Hardiness
5/10 Moderate

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

Otsego 10 - The Last Hurrah

2023-06-23

Otsego 09 - Travers Lakes

2023-06-20

Otsego 07 - Road

2023-06-07

Otsego 08 - Road 2

2023-06-07

Otsego 06 - Red Finch

2023-06-02

Otsego 05 - Boundary Fire

2023-05-27

Otsego 04 - Oh Pole

2023-05-22

Otsego 03 - Schrooming

2023-05-14

Otsego 02 - Moore Road

2023-05-12

W53-530 Hare Trail North Rx

2023-05-10

W53-521-2 Rx

2023-05-10

Otsego 01 - Perch Pellets

2023-04-28

Hailstorm

2018-07-29

Hailstorm

2018-05-26

Hailstorm

2018-05-26

Hailstorm

2016-07-08

Tornado

2014-09-01

Hailstorm

2014-05-08

Tornado

2013-11-17

Hailstorm

2013-05-30

Hailstorm

2011-06-08

Hailstorm

2011-06-08

Hailstorm

2008-07-15

Hailstorm

2008-06-14

Hailstorm

2007-10-18

Hailstorm

2007-07-10

Hailstorm

2006-06-28

Hailstorm

2006-06-28

Hailstorm

2006-05-30

Hailstorm

2006-05-30

Hailstorm

2005-06-27

Hailstorm

2004-07-13

Hailstorm

2004-07-13

Hailstorm

2002-05-31

Hailstorm

2002-05-31

Hailstorm

2002-04-18

Hailstorm

2002-04-18

Hailstorm

2000-08-26

Hailstorm

1998-06-25

Hailstorm

1998-05-19

Hailstorm

1998-05-19

Hailstorm

1998-05-19

Hailstorm

1996-08-14

Hailstorm

1996-08-14

Hailstorm

1996-07-08

Hailstorm

1996-07-08

Hailstorm

1996-07-08

Hailstorm

1996-07-08

Hailstorm

1996-07-08

Hailstorm

1996-07-08

Hailstorm

1995-04-18

Hailstorm

1994-07-05

Tornado

1993-07-09

Hailstorm

1993-04-24

Hailstorm

1993-04-24

Tornado

1969-07-11