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Ottawa, KS
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Ottawa, KS
At a Glance
How Ottawa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ottawa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Ottawa a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Ottawa residents earn a median household income of $64,655 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,893. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 711 business establishments, including 56 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ottawa is $165,700 , 41% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $228,428. Median rent is $949/month, with 29.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Safety & Crime
Ottawa reports 229 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 40% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
27.5% of adults in Ottawa hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% below the national average). 94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ottawa has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.