Ottumwa, Iowa

Population 24,887

Ottumwa is located in Wapello County, IA. The population is 24,887, making Ottumwa the largest city in Wapello County.

There are 9 public schools in Ottumwa with an average Homefacts rating of D+. The total crime rate for Ottumwa is high , and there are 169 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Ottumwa is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Ottumwa property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Ottumwa include Center Township, Dahlonega Township and Agency Township.

Ottumwa Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 16.2%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 67.4%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 16.5%

Crime Rate

46.64% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 323
  • Violent Crimes: 547
  • Robbery: 20
  • Burglary: 743
  • Property Crime: 4
  • Larceny Theft: 3

Registered Offenders

80.06% Higher than national avg.
  • 169 offenders in Ottumwa
  • 67.91 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

45 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 28
  • Registered Polluters: 8
  • Superfunds: 9
  • Tanks & Spills: 0

Unemployment

Moderate 3.9%
  • Iowa unemployment average: 2.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

9 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 9 K-12 public schools in Ottumwa, IA and 2 private schools. Homefacts rates Ottumwa's schools as Below Average, with an overall D+ rating.
2 Private Schools

Ottumwa Christian School

Seton Catholic Elementary School

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2 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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169 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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11 Former Drug Labs view all

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4 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Ottumwa, IA issued 4 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 4 permits, 2 were issued for single family homes and 2 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Ottumwa, IA issued 19 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 19 permits, 5 were issued for single family homes and 14 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $595
  • 1 Bedroom: $625
  • 2 Bedrooms: $823
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,043
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,270

Zip Codes

52501

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Environmental Hazards

45 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (292/314)
    Ottumwa, IA has 92.99% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Ottumwa, IA is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.33 Average
    Ottumwa, IA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 21.5°
  • February 25.57°
  • March 40.43°
  • April 50.87°
  • May 61.48°
  • June 71.79°
  • July 75.27°
  • August 71.37°
  • September 63.78°
  • October 52.8°
  • November 41.25°
  • December 25.73°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Ottumwa, IA

Earthquakes
Ottumwa, IA has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Ottumwa, IA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Ottumwa, IA has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Ottumwa, IA has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Ottumwa, IA: $38,090

Unemployment

Unemployment in Ottumwa is 3.9%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 2.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 57.02%
White Collar - 42.98%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Terry E. Branstad
  • Sen. Joni Ernst
  • Sen. Chuck Grassley

City Representatives

  • David Loebsack

Neighborhood Info

2 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

29 Cemeteries view all

27 FCC Towers view all

2 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

3 Retirement Homes view all

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