Ottawa, KS

Living in Ottawa

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Bikeability 10
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Walkability 38
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Commute 79
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Public Transit 12
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Affordability 90
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Public Safety 42
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Airports 41
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Hospitals 80
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Colleges 42
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Schools 3
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Residents

12k Population -292 (2010–19)
36  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
23% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
60% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate33%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree9%

Households

Family household60%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$47k Median Household Income +$3.6k (2010–19)
87% Above Poverty -4% (2010–19)
22  mi Average Commute
84% Lived Here Last Year +7% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector70%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation25%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office20%
Service15%

Commute

Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$109k Median Home Value -$500 (2010–19)
12% Built 2000 or Later
$599 Median Monthly Rent +$105 (2010–19)
53% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home7%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier27%

Home Value

Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K32%
$100K to $149K30%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity20%
LP gas1%
Utility gas77%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Ottawa

United States45
Kansas56
Franklin County40

Property Crime in Ottawa

United States48
Kansas58
Franklin County32

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (33%)(62%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump63%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 29 1 3
Feb 34 1 3
Mar 44 3 1
Apr 54 4 0
May 64 6 0
Jun 73 6 0
Jul 78 4 0
Aug 77 4 0
Sep 68 4 0
Oct 56 3 0
Nov 44 3 0
Dec 32 2 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ottawa

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding41
Tornado15
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Ottawa, KS

Private Schools

Private Schools near Ottawa, KS

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Holy Trinity School
21 miles, E
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Lakemary Center
22 miles, E
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Colleges

Colleges near Ottawa, KS

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Baker University
13 miles, N
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University of Kansas
25 miles, N

Hospitals

Hospitals near Ottawa, KS

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Adventhealth Ottawa
0 miles, SW
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Airports

Airports near Ottawa, KS

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Joplin Regional Airport
108 miles, SE
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