Ottawa, Illinois

Population 19,258

Ottawa is located in Lasalle County, IL. The population is 19,258, making Ottawa the largest city in Lasalle County.

There are 11 public schools in Ottawa with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Ottawa is moderate , and there are 0 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Ottawa is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Ottawa property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Ottawa include Ottawa Township, Naplate and Dayton.

Ottawa Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 11.6%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 69.4%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 18.9%

Crime Rate

32.88% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 28
  • Violent Crimes: 150
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 155
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

100.00% Lower than national avg.
  • 0 offenders in Ottawa
  • 0.00 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

185 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 16
  • Registered Polluters: 4
  • Superfunds: 9
  • Tanks & Spills: 156

Unemployment

Very High 5.0%
  • Illinois unemployment average: 4.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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11 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 11 K-12 public schools in Ottawa, IL and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Ottawa's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.

0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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0 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

  • Good news! No offenders found in Ottawa, IL.

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

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Ottawa, IL

Property Reports view all

27 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Ottawa, IL issued 27 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Ottawa, IL issued 27 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $642
  • 1 Bedroom: $646
  • 2 Bedrooms: $850
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,155
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,242

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Environmental Hazards

185 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Ottawa, IL has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Ottawa, IL is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.92 Average
    Ottawa, IL is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 22.63°
  • February 24.78°
  • March 38.88°
  • April 48.9°
  • May 61.18°
  • June 68.8°
  • July 72.62°
  • August 70.03°
  • September 60.53°
  • October 50.9°
  • November 39.13°
  • December 25.83°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Ottawa, IL

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Ottawa, IL: $45,541

Unemployment

Unemployment in Ottawa is 5.0%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 48.45%
White Collar - 51.55%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Bruce Rauner
  • Sen. Richard J. Durbin
  • Sen. Mark Kirk

City Representatives

  • Adam Kinzinger
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