Iowa
Ossian is a small town in Iowa with a population of 833. Residents earn $58,929 per year, which is 22% below the national average.
Based on current data, Ossian receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Ossian offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Ossian is $58,929, 22% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. Only 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
The median home value in Ossian is $152,700, 46% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $707 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
18.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Ossian experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches, including 37.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 92.5% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.5% |
| 44% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $58,929 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,989 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $989 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $79,419 |
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.5% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 767 |
| County GDP | $1,354M |
| Restaurants | 60 |
| Healthcare | 59 |
| Retail | 96 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,702 |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.08% |
| Commute Time | 20.3 min |
| Work from Home | 5.9% |
| Census Median | $152,700 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $264,067 |
| Census Median Rent | $707 |
| 39% below US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,702 |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.08% |
| Obesity | 36.5% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.7% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| COPD | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.7% |
| Depression | 20.8% |
| Mental Distress | 17.0% |
| Physical Distress | 11.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.6% |
| Premature Death | 4,480/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 74.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 59 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.6 inches |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 37.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,261 ft (384 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 779/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1470°N, 91.7646°W |
| County FIPS | 19191 |
Winner: Republican by 9.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.0% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 779/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 59 |
| Restaurants | 60 |
| Retail Stores | 96 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 20.3 min |
| Work from Home | 5.9% |