Ottumwa, IA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Ottumwa, Iowa Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
24,505
Unemployment
5.1%
Poverty
18.1%
Median Home
$75,800
Median Income
$42,418
Median Rent
$765
Ottumwa SnackAbility
4Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
5
Affordability
8
Diversity
8
Safety
3
Amenities
8.5
Education
6
Commute
9.5
Ottumwa, IA Crime Report
1,179Total Crimes
4,853.2Total 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 |
Ottumwa, IA Cost Of Living
85Ottumwa'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 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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% |
