Living in Ottumwa, IA
Ottumwa SnackAbility
4
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
4
Affordability
8
Diversity
8
Safety
3
Amenities
8.5
Education
6
Commute
9
Ottumwa, IA Crime Report
1,437
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
5,890.1
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
129.33%
Above National Average
Above National Average
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
Ottumwa, Iowa Info Snack
Ottumwa (/tmw/ -TUM-w) is a city in and the county seat of Wapello County, Iowa, United States. The population was 25,023 at the 2010 census. Located in southeastern Iowa, the city is split into northern and southern halves by the Des Moines River.
Population
24,676
Unemployment
6.6%
Poverty
17.4%
Median Home
$73,900
Median Income
$40,200
Median Rent
$704
Ottumwa, IA Photos
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Rankings for Ottumwa in Iowa
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Map Of Ottumwa, IA
Population over time in Ottumwa
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 24,676 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 24,705 | -0.0% |
| 2015 | 24,709 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 24,758 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 24,847 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 24,896 | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 24,849 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 24,866 | -0.1% |
| 2009 | 24,889 | - |
| Crime/100k | Ottumwa | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 586.1 | 250.1 | 368.9 |
| Murder | 0.0 | 1.7 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 53.3 | 29.5 | 86.2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 438.6 | 187.9 | 246.8 |
| Property Crime | 5303.9 | 1691.5 | 2199.5 |
| Burglary | 1176.4 | 352.6 | 376.0 |
| Larceny | 3762.8 | 1190.4 | 1594.6 |
| Car Theft | 364.8 | 148.5 | 228.9 |
Race / Ethnicity in Ottumwa
| Race | Ottumwa | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.8% | 86.1% | 61.1% |
| African American | 4.3% | 3.4% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 2.4% | 5.4% |
| Hawaiian | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 14.9% | 5.9% | 17.8% |
Household Income For Ottumwa, Iowa
| Income | Ottumwa | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.6% | 5.5% | 6.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 8.0% | 4.4% | 4.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 14.2% | 9.5% | 9.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 14.0% | 9.6% | 9.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 17.3% | 13.7% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.7% | 19.3% | 17.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.3% | 14.2% | 12.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 9.4% | 14.7% | 14.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1.3% | 4.9% | 6.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.2% | 4.2% | 7.0% |
Gender in Ottumwa
| Gender | Ottumwa | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 50.4% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.1% | 49.6% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Ottumwa for adults over 25
| Education | Ottumwa | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 35.0% | 31.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 21.0% | 21.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 11.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
3 Reviews & Comments About Ottumwa
Overall User Rating
1.2999999999999998
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I live in ottumwa and it s***s. 3 years of h**l here!!!
I know right i live in ottumwa and its so boring
Crime is on rise 4 shooting.... Home invasion. Robbery. Housing prices is all time high rent over 800 hundred dollars a month. Up to 1500$ a month. Businesses and landlords are discriminating against people get disability check. Won't help people I lost respect for ottumwa
Nothing stand out half business shutting down
