Ottawa, IL

Ottawa is a small city in Illinois with a population of 18,714. Residents earn $73,011 per year, which is 3% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0

B Good

18,714 Population 1,256/sq mi density

$73,011 Median Income $37,776 per capita

$144,500 Home Value $205,721 Zillow

$922 Median Rent 27.0% income on rent

50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr

150 Violent Crime/100K 1,513 property/100K

Overall

3.1 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.8 / 5.0

$73,011 median income, 4.0% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$144,500 home value, $922/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

150 violent crimes/100K (61% below avg)

C+

Education

2.8 / 5.0

21.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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1 mining sites from the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) found near Ottawa, IL.

Name	Description
Ottawa Plant	Construction Sand and Gravel - Surface (Abandoned)