Ottumwa, IA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08

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Table Of Contents

Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

24,505

Unemployment

5.1%

Poverty

18.1%

Median Home

$75,800

Median Income

$42,418

Median Rent

$765

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Ottumwa SnackAbility

4
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

6/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

Safety

Amenities

8.5

Education

Commute

9.5

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Ottumwa, IA Crime Report

1,179
Total Crimes

4,853.2
Total Crimes / 100k People

106.87%
Above National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	Ottumwa / 100k People	Iowa / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	1,179	4,853.2	2,001.7	2,346.0

Violent Crime	230	946.8	303.5	387.8
Murder	0	0.0	3.5	6.5
Robbery	12	49.4	29.8	73.9
Aggravated Assault	201	827.4	229.4	279.7
Property Crime	949	3,906.5	1,698.2	1,958.2
Burglary	184	757.4	371.1	314.2
Larceny	672	2,766.2	1,130.1	1,398.0
Car Theft	93	382.8	197.1	246.0

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Ottumwa, IA Cost Of Living

85
Ottumwa's Overall Cost Of Living

0.8x
Lower Than The National Average

Living Expense	Ottumwa	Iowa	National Average
Overall	85	92	100

Services	102	95	100
Groceries	100	95	100
Health	97	102	100
Housing	47	74	100
Transportation	122	100	100
Utilities	88	99	100

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Ottumwa, IA Photos

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Rankings for Ottumwa in Iowa

Ranks #3 in Worst Places To Live In Iowa

Ranks #5 in Most Dangerous Cities In Iowa

Ranks #16 in Cheapest Places To Live In Iowa

Map Of Ottumwa, IA

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Population over time in Ottumwa

Year	Population	% Change
2020	24,505	-0.7%
2019	24,676	-0.1%
2018	24,705	-0.0%
2017	24,709	-0.2%
2016	24,758	-0.4%
2015	24,847	-0.2%
2014	24,896	0.2%
2013	24,849	-0.1%
2012	24,866	-0.1%
2011	24,889	-

Race / Ethnicity in Ottumwa

White

75.6% (18,537)

African American

4.9% (1,206)

American Indian

0.1% (21)

Asian

1.7% (410)

Hawaiian

1.1% (266)

Other

0.0% (8)

Two Or More

1.7% (423)

Hispanic

14.8% (3,634)

Race	Ottumwa	IA	USA
White	75.6%	85.0%	60.1%
African American	4.9%	3.6%	12.2%
American Indian	0.1%	0.3%	0.6%
Asian	1.7%	2.5%	5.6%
Hawaiian	1.1%	0.1%	0.2%
Other	0.0%	0.1%	0.3%
Two Or More	1.7%	2.2%	2.8%
Hispanic	14.8%	6.2%	18.2%

Gender in Ottumwa

Female

50.2% (12,296)

Male

49.8% (12,208)

Gender	Ottumwa	IA	USA
Female	50.2%	50.3%	50.8%
Male	49.8%	49.7%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Ottumwa for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

6.0% (1,470)

9-12th Grade

8.0% (1,960)

High School / GED

33.0% (8,086)

Some College

22.0% (5,391)

Associate's Degree

11.0% (2,695)

Bachelor's Degree

12.0% (2,940)

Master's Degree

6.0% (1,470)

Professional Degree

1.0% (245)

Doctorate Degree

1.0% (245)

Education	Ottumwa	IA	USA
< 9th Grade	6.0%	1.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	8.0%	5.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	33.0%	31.0%	27.0%
Some College	22.0%	21.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	11.0%	12.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	12.0%	20.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	6.0%	7.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	1.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	1.0%	1.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Ottumwa, Iowa

Less than $10,000

7.3% (179,828)

$10,000 to $14,999

7.0% (171,380)

$15,000 to $24,999

13.6% (332,864)

$25,000 to $34,999

10.9% (266,726)

$35,000 to $49,999

18.4% (449,934)

$50,000 to $74,999

18.9% (463,934)

$75,000 to $99,999

9.7% (237,277)

$100,000 to $149,999

9.9% (243,070)

$150,000 to $199,999

2.7% (67,103)

$200,000 or more

1.6% (38,379)

Income	Ottumwa	IA	USA
Less than $10,000	7.3%	5.1%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	7.0%	4.0%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	13.6%	8.6%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	10.9%	9.3%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	18.4%	13.1%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	18.9%	19.1%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	9.7%	14.3%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	9.9%	15.9%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	2.7%	5.6%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	1.6%	5.0%	8.3%