Best Places to Live in Ottawa County, Kansas

Ottawa County, Kansas was founded in 1867 and spans an area of 711 square miles with a population of around 6 thousand people. Minneapolis is the county seat which provides various attractions such as restaurants, shops and galleries. Agriculture has been the main source of income but other industries such as tourism, manufacturing and finance have been developed here as well. Outdoorsy people can engage in activities like camping, fishing, hunting and boating at venues like Hillsdale State Park or Kilbourne Bend Wildlife Area, offering visitors many opportunities to enjoy nature and observe wildlife up close.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Ottawa County is 3.3% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Negative. Ottawa County jobs have decreased by 1.3%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Ottawa County's cost of living is 22.3% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Ottawa County's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

September, May and June are the most pleasant months in Ottawa County, while January and December are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Ottawa county remained overwhelmingly Republican, 81.8% to 15.9%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Ottawa County's population is 5,778 people. Since 2020, it has had a population decline of 2.5%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 23.8 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Ottawa County is . Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 12.0%.

SCHOOLS

Ottawa County public schools spend $12,033 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 11 students per teacher in Ottawa County. More Education

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Housing Market in ottawa

It's a good time to buy in Ottawa. Home Appreciation is up 12.0% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Ottawa is .

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