Ottawa, Kansas

Population 12,596

Ottawa is located in Franklin County, KS. The population is 12,596, making Ottawa the largest city in Franklin County.

There are 6 public schools in Ottawa with an average Homefacts rating of C. The total crime rate for Ottawa is low , and there are 59 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Ottawa is low 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 Harrison Township, Ottawa Township and Lincoln Township.

Ottawa Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Average
  • No High School Diploma: 10%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 69.3%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 20.5%

Crime Rate

41.54% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 111
  • Violent Crimes: 223
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 111
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

71.09% Higher than national avg.
  • 59 offenders in Ottawa
  • 46.84 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

85 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 8
  • Registered Polluters: 4
  • Superfunds: 2
  • Tanks & Spills: 71

Unemployment

Low 2.8%
  • Kansas unemployment average: 3.1%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

6 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 6 K-12 public schools in Ottawa, KS and 2 private schools. Homefacts rates Ottawa's schools as Average, with an overall C rating.
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2 Private Schools

Bethel Christian Academy

Sacred Heart Catholic School

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59 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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Property Reports view all

6 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Ottawa, KS issued 6 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 6 permits, 2 were issued for single family homes and 4 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Ottawa, KS issued 2 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: $594
  • 1 Bedroom: $637
  • 2 Bedrooms: $838
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,038
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,172

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Environmental Hazards

85 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (214/214)
    Ottawa, KS has 100% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Ottawa, KS is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.15 Average
    Ottawa, KS is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 28.55°
  • February 32.45°
  • March 45.15°
  • April 54.78°
  • May 64.53°
  • June 75.49°
  • July 80.38°
  • August 77.48°
  • September 67.75°
  • October 56°
  • November 45.35°
  • December 31.85°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Ottawa, KS

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Ottawa, KS: $42,404

Unemployment

Unemployment in Ottawa is 2.8%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.1% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 51.72%
White Collar - 48.28%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Sam Brownback
  • Sen. Jerry Moran
  • Sen. Pat Roberts

City Representatives

  • Lynn Jenkins

Neighborhood Info

3 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

10 FCC Towers view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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