Living in Ottumwa, IA
Ottumwa, Iowa Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
24,545
Unemployment
6.0%
Poverty
16.6%
Median Home
$74,100
Median Income
$41,722
Median Rent
$727
Ottumwa SnackAbility
4
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
4
Affordability
8
Diversity
8
Safety
4
Amenities
8.5
Education
6
Commute
9.5
Ottumwa, IA Crime Report
1,143
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
4,667.6
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
88.46%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Ottumwa / 100k People |
Iowa / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,143 | 4,667.6 | 2,000.2 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 134 | 547.2 | 266.6 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 2 | 8.2 | 1.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 5 | 20.4 | 27.4 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 109 | 445.1 | 200.4 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 1,009 | 4,120.4 | 1,733.7 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 182 | 743.2 | 371.1 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 748 | 3,054.6 | 1,199.6 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 79 | 322.6 | 163.0 | 219.9 |
Ottumwa, IA Cost Of Living
86
Ottumwa's Overall Cost Of Living
Ottumwa's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Ottumwa | Iowa | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 90 | 100 | |
| Services | 104 | 96 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 101 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 97 | 100 | 100 | |
| Housing | 47 | 73 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 121 | 101 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 85 | 98 | 100 | |
Ottumwa, IA Photos
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Rankings for Ottumwa in Iowa
Map Of Ottumwa, IA
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Population over time in Ottumwa
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 24,545 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 24,676 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 24,705 | -0.0% |
| 2016 | 24,709 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 24,758 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 24,847 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 24,896 | 0.2% |
| 2012 | 24,849 | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 24,866 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 24,889 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Ottumwa
| Race | Ottumwa | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.6% | 85.7% | 60.7% |
| African American | 4.7% | 3.6% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 1.5% | 2.4% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 1.6% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 14.6% | 6.0% | 18.0% |
Gender in Ottumwa
| Gender | Ottumwa | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 50.4% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.9% | 49.6% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Ottumwa for adults over 25
| Education | Ottumwa | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 33.0% | 31.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 12.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 10.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Ottumwa, Iowa
| Income | Ottumwa | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.2% | 5.2% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.0% | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 12.4% | 9.1% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 13.6% | 9.4% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 18.5% | 13.3% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.6% | 19.2% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.4% | 14.3% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 9.6% | 15.3% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.1% | 5.3% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.6% | 4.6% | 7.7% |
