At a Glance
Median Income
$56,875
$23,788 per capita
Home Value
$88,600
Zillow: $133,281
Bachelor's Degree+
4.1%
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
11.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.6%
18.4% smoking rate
How Ollie Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ollie's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ollie a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ollie residents earn a median household income of $56,875 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,788. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 316 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ollie is $88,600 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $133,281. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1943.
Education
4.1% of adults in Ollie hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(88% below the national average).
93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ollie has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population224
Median Age30.5 yrs
Density226/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$56,875
Per Capita$23,788
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty11.3%
County GDP$443M
Avg Weekly Wage$913
Housing
A+
Home Value$88,600
Rent
Ownership97.2%
Zillow$133,281
Housing Units92
Rent Burden14.2%
Health
Obesity41.6%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death8,349/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain37.4 in/yr
Elevation780 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.1%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute35 min
Broadband84.7%
Internet Speed44 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Ollie was built in 1943.
The nearest airport is Ottumwa Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.5% of the population has a disability.