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Ottumwa, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Wapello County County
Ottumwa, IA
At a Glance
How Ottumwa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ottumwa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Ottumwa a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Ottumwa residents earn a median household income of $56,994 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,698. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 887 business establishments, including 77 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ottumwa is $92,400 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $118,814. Median rent is $956/month, with 28.7% 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 1954.
Safety & Crime
Ottumwa reports 547 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 44% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,120/100K. The murder rate is 8.2/100K.
Education
20.1% of adults in Ottumwa hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 85.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ottumwa has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.