Ottumwa, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
25,352 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$56,994 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$92,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$532 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$714 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
54.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Wapello County
5
Ottumwa Urban Area
5
Iowa
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Wapello County
7
Ottumwa Urban Area
7
Iowa
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 6 23
Feb 1 6 27
Mar 2 4 39
Apr 4 1 51
May 5 0 61
Jun 5 0 71
Jul 5 0 75
Aug 4 0 73
Sep 4 0 65
Oct 3 0 53
Nov 2 1 40
Dec 1 6 26

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 51% of residents leaning left and 44% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (52%) (45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 56%
Hillary Clinton 39%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, IA State Senate District 13, IA State House District 25, IA
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Schools

James Elementary School
<1 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Ottumwa High School
1 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Horace Mann Elementary School
1 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Iowa School of Beauty-Ottumwa
<1 miles, E • 1 star
Indian Hills Community College
2 miles, NE • 1.4 star
William Penn University
23 miles, N • 2.3 star
Maharishi University of Management
24 miles, SE • 1 star
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Hospitals

Ottumwa Regional Health Center
2 miles, E • 4.1 star
Monroe County Hospital
20 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Mahaska Health Partnership
22 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Airports

The Eastern Iowa Airport
70 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Des Moines International Airport
73 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Quad City International Airport
104 miles, E • 1.4 star
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