Otis, Colorado


Otis is a Statutory Town in Washington County, Colorado, United States. The population was 511 at the 2020 census.

History

Otis was established in 1882 as a construction campsite for workers building the Burlington & Missouri River rail line from Lincoln Nebraska to Denver, Colorado. According to tradition, the community was named after W. O. Otis, a pioneer settler. The post office opened in 1886 and the town was platted in 1887.

Geography

Otis is located at .
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of, all of it land.

Climate

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Otis has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.