Livability Score

77
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities C

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (9) C-
Iowa Heartland History Connection
Museum
The Beach Ottumwa
Water Park
CEC Ottumwa 8 Theatre
Cinema
Schaefer Stadium
Stadium
Saint John Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Marge Dodd Outdoor Stage
Theatre Arts
Champion Bowl
Bowling Alley
M113
Attraction
Airpower Museum Library
Museum
Food and Drink (36) C+
Graham's Dairy Freez
Sweets
Morgan's Corner Bar & Grill
Bar
Sonic
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Owl's Nest
Bar
Tom Tom Tap
Bar
Polar Xpress
Sweets
KFC
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
The Salty Frog
Bar
Burger King
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Taco John's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Smokin' Joe's
Bar
The Keg
Bar
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Front Runners Bar & Grill
Bar
Recovery Room
Bar
Pita Pit
Fast Food
Long John Silver's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (3) F
Downtown Fitness
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Groceries (6) F
Tienda Mexicana
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Fareway
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Parks (59) A+
Wayside Park
Park
Ballingall Park
Park
War Memorial Park
Park
Central Park
Park
Greater Ottumwa Park
Park
Riverside Park
Park
Hillcrest Park
Park
Caldwell Park
Park
Hamilton Park
Park
Jefferson Park
Park
Union Park
Park
Memorial Park
Park
Pickwick Park
Park
Franklin Park
Park
Wildwood Park
Park
Foster Park
Park
Bell Park
Park
Shops (69) A+
O'Hara Hardware
Home Improvement
Yesway
Convenience Store
Bliss Beauty Bar
Hairdresser
Herberger's
Department Store
JCPenney
Department Store
Bridge City TV & Appliance
Electronics
Quincy Place Mall
Mall
Rent-A-Center
Furniture
O'Town Marketplace
Furniture
Jim's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
The Optical Shoppe
Optician
The Bridal Cottage
Clothing
Edd, the Florist
Florist
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
C&C Discount
Clothing
Martha's Nook & Cranny
Gift Shop
My Chic Boutique
Clothing
Elegance by Design
Clothing
Market on Main
Mall
The Bike and Trophy Shop
Bicycle
Tony's Flowers
Florist
Rhynas Jewelers
Fashion
Famous Footwear
Shoes
Bookin Jewelery
Fashion
U.S. Cellular
Electronics
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commute A

Of all people who commute, 0.9% take public transportation in Ottumwa.
Public Transit Stops (3)
Stops & Stations A+
Tenco
Bus Stop
Ottumwa
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.9% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Ottumwa is 85/100 - which is 5% lower than Iowa.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D
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crime F

Ottumwa crime rates are 4,452 per 100k, which is 175% higher than Iowa
Property Crime
3,675 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
776 crimes per 100k F
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employment D-

The median income in Ottumwa is $42,418 - which is 22% lower than Iowa.
Med. Household Income
$42,418 F
Unemployment Rate
3.2% B-
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (40)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Ottumwa Police Department
Police
Wapello County Sheriffs Office
Police
Get Well Clinic
Clinic
Ottumwa Fire Department Station 1
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
River Hills Community Health Center
Doctor
Steve Wetrich, DDS
Dentist
Ottumwa Walk-In Clinic
Clinic
Aspen Dental
Dentist
MCH/WIC Clinic
Clinic
William G. O'Hara DDS
Dentist
Southside Drug
Pharmacy
James D. Enloe, DDS
Dentist
Pella Regional Health Center
Clinic
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Ottumwa Fire Department Station 2
Fire Station
Hy-Vee Drugstore
Pharmacy
Hammer & Brechon DDS
Dentist
Cynthia Phillips DDS
Dentist
Patritto Orthodontics
Dentist
Thomas Evans, DDS
Dentist
Pediatric Associates
Doctor
River Hills Pediatric Clinic
Doctor
Hospice of Wapello/Davis County
Nursing Home
Ottumwa Sleep Clinic
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Ottumwa home prices are $75,800 - which is 43% lower than Iowa
Home Price
$75,800 F
Home Appreciation Rate
3% B-
Home Affordability
1.8x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools C+

The Ottumwa graduation rate is 79% - which is 10% lower than Iowa
School Test Scores
60% C-
High School Grad. Rates
79% D+
Elementary Schools (9) F
Ottumwa Christian School
James Elementary School
Seton Catholic Elementary School
Horace Mann Elementary School
Wilson Elementary School
Evans Middle School
Douma Elementary School
Liberty Elementary School
Eisenhower Elementary School
High Schools (2) D-
Ottumwa Christian School
Ottumwa High School
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ratings C-

Ottumwa has an overall rating of 60% from 30 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (29)
From AreaVibes F
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Ottumwa, IA: Far From Civilization 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) Living in Ottumwa was alright, but it was far from any other big cities and sometimes you feel like you're living in the middle of nowhere. You'll probably be able to find a decent job here, nothing very high-paying but decent. There is also the Indian Hills Community College her ...Read More e if you want to pick up a couple night classes to learn something new.

The Quincy Place Mall is a fun spot and probably the best area in Ottumwa. It has an alright selection of stores and it's right next to Greater Ottumwa Park if you fancy going for a walk.

If you're looking to buy a home here, real estate is very affordable. Some houses in the city are even under $100,000, so you won't have to pay a lot of money for a nice place. Make sure you have your own vehicle too. There isn't any public transportation system in Ottumwa and having your own car makes it a lot easier. Read Less
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      C Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Ottumwa? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Wayside Park
      Ballingall Park
      War Memorial Park
      Central Park
      Greater Ottumwa Park
      Riverside Park
      Hillcrest Park
      Caldwell Park

      Entertainment

      Iowa Heartland History Connection
      The Beach Ottumwa
      CEC Ottumwa 8 Theatre
      Schaefer Stadium
      Saint John Auditorium
      Marge Dodd Outdoor Stage
      Champion Bowl
      M113

      Food & Drink

      Graham's Dairy Freez
      Morgan's Corner Bar & Grill
      Sonic
      Domino's
      Owl's Nest
      Tom Tom Tap
      Polar Xpress
      KFC

      D- Commute

      Is public transit available in Ottumwa? Of all people who commute, 0.9% take public transportation in Ottumwa.
      Drive to Work
      83%

      6% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Ottumwa? The cost of living in Ottumwa is 85/100 - which is 5% lower than Iowa.
      Ottumwa
      85

      15% less expensive than average

      Iowa
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Ottumwa? Ottumwa crime rates are 4,452, which are 175% higher than Iowa
      Total Crime
      4,452 per 100k people

      92% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 23

      92% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      9%

      Year over year crime is up

      D- Employment

      What is the median income in Ottumwa? The median income in Ottumwa is $42,418 which is 22% lower than Iowa.
      Median household income
      $42,41823% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $24,60218% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      31% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Ottumwa a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Ottumwa Regional Health Center

      Pharmacies

      Hy-Vee Pharmacy
      Hy-Vee Pharmacy
      Southside Drug
      Walgreens
      Hy-Vee Drugstore

      Doctors

      Wolfe Eye Clinic
      Ottumwa OB/GYN Clinic
      River Hills Community Health Center
      Pediatric Associates
      River Hills Pediatric Clinic
      Haas Medical Plaza
      Haas Medical Plaza

      A+ Housing

      What are Ottumwa home prices? Ottumwa home prices are $75,800 - which is 43% lower than Iowa
      Median home value
      $75,80059% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $76519% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      61%

      3% lower than the US average

      C+ Schools

      Does Ottumwa have good schools? The Ottumwa graduation rate is 79% - which is 10% lower than Iowa
      High school grad. rates
      79%

      5% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      60%

      25% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      2% lower than the US average

      C- User Ratings

      Is Ottumwa a good place to live? Ottumwa has an overall rating of 60% from 30 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      60%

      30 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      37%

      29 total surveys

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