Ottumwa, IA


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Ottumwa, IA

About Ottumwa, IA

Ottumwa, IA is a charming city located in Wapello County. With an estimated population of 25,000 people, Ottumwa has something special for everyone. From outdoor activities like fishing and hiking to cultural attractions like the American Gothic House–there's always something new to explore in this lively city. Residents also benefit from easy access to quality public and private schools as well as excellent healthcare facilities. Whether you're looking for adventure or relaxation—Ottumwa has something special for everyone!

Location Details

State: Iowa
County: Wapello County
Metro Area: Ottumwa Metro Area
City: Ottumwa
Zip Codes: 52501
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Ottumwa Cost of Living
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$97,700
-246.1% lower than avg
$48,198
-43.2% lower than avg
$732 /mo
Monthly rent (2br)
-56.8% lower than avg
Ottumwa Crime
63.2 / 100
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low) to 100 (high). US average: 35.4
Minimum annual income
To live comfortably in Ottumwa, Iowa
$18,720
for a family
$24,000
for a single person
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Over 11 years ago

Ottumwa has a seemingly high rate of theft-related crimes as well as drug use which I'm sure correlates to the incidences of assault. For a community of 20-30,000, the  More

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Over 15 years ago

ottumwa, Iowa has no diverse culture. It is not very open especially when it comes to branching out to new ideas of others culture...The idea of culture here is the pro  More

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Over 16 years ago

Pros: 1. Extremely low cost of living and housing 2. Affordable place to live Cons: 1. High crime rate 2. Very poor school system 3. Economically depressed 4.  More

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