Ottawa, IL

Living in Ottawa

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Bikeability 26
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Walkability 20
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Commute 77
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Public Transit 11
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Affordability 84
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Public Safety 81
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Airports 66
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Hospitals 91
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Colleges 67
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Schools 8
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Residents

19k Population -471 (2010–19)
39  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
20% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
61% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black4%
Caucasian82%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school12%
High school graduate35%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household61%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$51k Median Household Income +$4.7k (2010–19)
85% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
22  mi Average Commute
84% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector73%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Military<1%
Sales and office17%
Service24%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$128k Median Home Value +$4.5k (2010–19)
13% Built 2000 or Later
$669 Median Monthly Rent +$152 (2010–19)
53% Owner-Occupied -6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier31%

Home Value

Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K38%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity17%
LP gas1%
Utility gas82%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Ottawa

United States45
Illinois50
LaSalle County14

Property Crime in Ottawa

United States48
Illinois43
LaSalle County25

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (51%)(45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton44%
Donald Trump48%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 23 2 7
Feb 27 2 6
Mar 38 3 2
Apr 50 3 0
May 61 4 0
Jun 70 4 0
Jul 74 4 0
Aug 72 4 0
Sep 65 3 0
Oct 53 3 0
Nov 41 3 0
Dec 27 2 6

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ottawa

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding74
Tornado19
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Ottawa, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Ottawa, IL

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Marquette Academy
1 miles, W
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Colleges

Colleges near Ottawa, IL

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Aurora University
37 miles, NE
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Lewis University
43 miles, NE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Ottawa, IL

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St Margarets Hospital
19 miles, W
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Airports

Airports near Ottawa, IL

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