At a Glance
Median Income
$58,929
$35,989 per capita
Home Value
$152,700
Zillow: $281,717
Median Rent
$707/mo
26.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.0%
89.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
14.4% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ossian a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 3.4% (6% 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 $281,717. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population833
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density779/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born8.2%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$58,929
Per Capita$35,989
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$1,354M
Avg Weekly Wage$989
Housing
A+
Home Value$152,700
Rent$707
Ownership78.3%
Zillow$281,717
Housing Units415
Rent Burden26.6%
Health
Obesity36.5%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death4,480/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain38.3 in/yr
Elevation1,261 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.0%
High School+89.4%
Graduate+11.1%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute20 min
Broadband91.8%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Ossian was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Northeast Iowa Regional (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.