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Ottosen, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Humboldt County County
Ottosen, IA
At a Glance
How Ottosen Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ottosen's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Ottosen a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Ottosen residents earn a median household income of $43,125 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,313. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 367 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ottosen is $65,000 , 77% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $159,873. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Ottosen reports 254 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 33% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 636/100K.
Education
20.8% of adults in Ottosen hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ottosen has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.