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Crime in Ottawa summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Ottawa. Key points include:
There were 315 total crimes in Ottawa in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Ottawa is 1,682.5 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Ottawa is 186.9 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Ottawa is 1,495.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Ottawa is -20.61% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Ottawa Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Ottawa / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 315 | 1,682.5 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 35 | 186.9 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 5.3 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 22 | 117.5 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 280 | 1,495.6 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 54 | 288.4 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 209 | 1,116.3 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 17 | 90.8 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Ottawa summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Ottawa. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Ottawa is 90 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Ottawa is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Ottawa is $206,707.
The median income in Ottawa is $71,413.
Ottawa's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Ottawa Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Ottawa | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 74 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 104 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 103 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 97 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Ottawa, IL Weather
The average high in Ottawa is 60.3° and the average low is 40.1°.
There are 68.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 36.6 inches of precipitation each year with 21.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Ottawa |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 60.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 40.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 68.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 36.6 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 21.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Ottawa Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Ottawa
The current population in Ottawa is 18,447. The population has decreased 4.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 18,447 | -1.4% |
| 2023 | 18,714 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 18,708 | -0.1% |
| 2021 | 18,719 | -0.1% |
| 2020 | 18,742 | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 18,792 | 0.5% |
| 2018 | 18,701 | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 18,779 | 0.4% |
| 2016 | 18,707 | 0.8% |
| 2015 | 18,565 | -2.2% |
| 2014 | 18,992 | -0.6% |
| 2013 | 19,116 | -0.7% |
| 2012 | 19,258 | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 19,228 | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 19,263 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Ottawa
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Ottawa is:
82.6% White with 15,229 White residents.
2.5% African American with 458 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
1.0% Asian with 184 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 1 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
3.9% Two Or More with 714 Two Or More residents.
10.1% Hispanic with 1,861 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Ottawa | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.6% | 58.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 2.5% | 13.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.9% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 10.1% | 18.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Ottawa
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Ottawa is 53.1% female with 9,797 female residents.
Ottawa is 46.9% male with 8,650 male residents.
| Gender | Ottawa | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 46.9% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Ottawa for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Ottawa completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Ottawa completed 9-12th grade.
33.0% of adults in Ottawa completed high school / ged.
26.0% of adults in Ottawa completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Ottawa completed associate's degree.
17.0% of adults in Ottawa completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Ottawa completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Ottawa completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Ottawa completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Ottawa | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 33.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 26.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Ottawa, Illinois
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4.8% of households in Ottawa earn Less than $10,000.
4.6% of households in Ottawa earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.0% of households in Ottawa earn $15,000 to $24,999.
10.4% of households in Ottawa earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.9% of households in Ottawa earn $35,000 to $49,999.
12.5% of households in Ottawa earn $50,000 to $74,999.
16.8% of households in Ottawa earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.2% of households in Ottawa earn $100,000 to $149,999.
9.7% of households in Ottawa earn $150,000 to $199,999.
7.1% of households in Ottawa earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Ottawa | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.8% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.6% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.0% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.4% | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.9% | 9.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.5% | 14.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 16.8% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.2% | 18.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.7% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 7.1% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
