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Ossian, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Winneshiek County County
Ossian, IA
At a Glance
How Ossian Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ossian's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Ossian a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Ossian residents earn a median household income of $58,929 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,989. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 767 business establishments, including 60 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ossian is $152,700 , 46% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $264,067. Median rent is $707/month, with 26.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Ossian reports 12 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 97% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,201/100K.
Education
18.0% of adults in Ossian hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ossian has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.