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Ottumwa, IA
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Population: 25,379
Home Price: $77,000
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Overview
Ottumwa is a small city in the state of Iowa with a population of 25,379. Ottumwa has a four seasons climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small City
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(B) Good
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(B) Good
Safety Rating:
(F) Poor
Public Transport:
(B) Good
Average Commute:
16.5 minutes
Walkability:
(B) Good
Climate:
Four Seasons
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
-
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Ottumwa, IA
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Ottumwa
Iowa
United States
Per Capita Income
$26,972
$30,483
$32,693
Median Household Income
$48,198
$60,214
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
5.2%
4.0%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
12.6%
7.4%
10.5%
Age
Ottumwa
Iowa
United States
Median Age
37.7
42.5
42.3
Gender
Ottumwa
Iowa
United States
Male
50.6%
50.2%
49.8%
Female
49.4%
49.8%
50.2%
Race
Ottumwa
Iowa
United States
White
82.1%
94.1%
80.3%
Black or African American
4.7%
0.8%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.4%
0.3%
2.7%
Asian
1.8%
0.7%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
1.6%
0.1%
0.2%
Other Race
4.6%
1.0%
2.7%
Multiracial
4.7%
3.1%
5.2%
Housing Information
Ottumwa
Iowa
United States
Median Home Price
$77,000
$109,187
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$600
$525
$801
Family Households
41.3%
41.3%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
29.5%
29.5%
26.2%
Homeowners
61.2%
79.6%
72.9%
Renters
38.8%
20.4%
27.1%
Education
Ottumwa
Iowa
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
6.9%
5.5%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
34.9%
34.9%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
21.4%
22.3%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
10.7%
12.6%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
11.7%
13.0%
15.0%
Proficiency
Ottumwa
Iowa
United States
Mathematics
63.6%
71.2%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
56.7%
70.6%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Ottumwa
Iowa
United States
Murder
8.2
1.0
3.0
Rape
73.5
46.6
38.0
Robbery
20.4
13.1
40.7
Assault
445.1
226.3
188.5
Property Crime
Ottumwa
Iowa
United States
Burglary
743.2
311.2
336.1
Theft
3054.6
1237.5
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
322.6
121.6
167.1
Arson
44.9
9.1
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Ottumwa, IA
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
hot dog
fast food
pizza
sweet tea
french fries
fresh meat
beer
meal prep
bbq
restaurant
meat
wine
cheese
steamed
meals
ice cream
wine pairing
cravings
spices
sandwich
centerville high school
high school football
baseball
softball
college football
video games
football
wrestling
basketball
teams
hoops
golf
fantasy football
bowling
professional wrestling
soccer
nfl
athlete
athletic
nfl nhl
fine art
nft
icon
nfts
craft
pfp
museum
collection
museums
comics
nature
photography
creation
studio
fashion
talented artists
exhibition
literature
portrait
commissions
video games
fromsoft games
nfl nhl
tv shows
nascar
movies tv
books
anime
toys
scifi books
gaming
comics
photography
random thoughts
dd
fulltime
ramblings
woodworking
hunting
fishing
sports
ent
local news
award winning
professional wrestling
tv
nfl nhl
tv shows
multimedia
movies tv
government politics
outdoor
films
videoaudio
gaming
drama
parks museums
journalism
producer
photography
sports
summer
indoor
beautiful scenery
winter
beach
space
nature
tent
conservation
photography
mountain
cabins
familyfriendly
premier destination
hunting
fishing
gardening
wildlife
backyard
grocery store
dollar store
mall
vendor
covid test kits
pre order
gas station
hyvee
warehouse
toys
amazon
nike factory
tumblers
restaurant
aisles
goods
shopped
supplies
stocking stuffers
hooters
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