Ottumwa, IA

Living in Ottumwa

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Bikeability 12
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Walkability 22
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Commute 96
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Public Transit 19
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Affordability 97
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Public Safety 38
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Airports 22
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Hospitals 73
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Colleges 50
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Schools 48
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Residents

25k Population -344 (2010–19)
37  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
18% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
62% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black5%
Caucasian77%
Hispanic or Latino15%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school14%
High school graduate33%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household62%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$42k Median Household Income +$6.2k (2010–19)
83% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
18  mi Average Commute
83% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K32%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector74%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation28%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office18%
Service18%

Commute

Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$74k Median Home Value +$6.1k (2010–19)
5% Built 2000 or Later
$551 Median Monthly Rent +$120 (2010–19)
60% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached77%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home3%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195917%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier41%

Home Value

Less than $50K24%
$50K to $99K45%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity17%
LP gas2%
Utility gas79%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Ottumwa

United States45
Iowa35
Wapello County51

Property Crime in Ottumwa

United States48
Iowa43
Wapello County81

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (52%)(44%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton38%
Donald Trump56%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 23 1 7
Feb 27 1 7
Mar 39 2 4
Apr 51 4 1
May 61 5 0
Jun 71 5 0
Jul 75 5 0
Aug 73 4 0
Sep 65 4 0
Oct 53 3 0
Nov 40 2 1
Dec 26 2 7

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ottumwa

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding36
Tornado15
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Ottumwa, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Ottumwa, IA

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Maharishi School
24 miles, E

Colleges

Colleges near Ottumwa, IA

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Central College
37 miles, NW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Ottumwa, IA

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Davis County Hospital
18 miles, S
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Airports

Airports near Ottumwa, IA

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