OtterbeinEconomy & Jobs
Earnings in Otterbein center on a median $63,698 (1.1× higher than Tippecanoe County median $60,636; 1.1× below Indiana median $71,957), with homes at a median value of $158,500. The surrounding county supports 2,106 jobs (avg $51,419).
- $61,687 avg taxable income per return — similar than the median household income (vs Indiana $69,524).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $63,698 — near the Indiana median ($66,219). Poverty rate 8.8% (U.S. average ~12.5%). 34% of renters spend more than half their income on rent ("severely cost-burdened" by HUD definition; U.S. ~24%).
| County Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $4,320 |
|---|---|
| County Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $266,488 |
| County Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $61,687 (vs Indiana $69,524) |
| Median Household Income | $63,698 (vs Indiana $66,219) |
| Poverty Rate | 8.8% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 2.1% — below the U.S. average of ~4%. 4% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| County Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 2,106 |
|---|---|
| County Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $108,276,188 |
| County Employment · Average annual pay | $51,419 |
| All Occupations · Employment | 3,156,740 |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (2)
Sources: FDIC Institutions/Branches · Refreshed 2026-04-12
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (1)
Sources: USDA SNAP Retailer Locator · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | BENTON COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 83.9% |
|---|---|
| Pct Public Transit | 1.1% |
| Pct Walked | 4.1% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12