Ottawa, KS
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Ottawa, Kansas Summary
Life in Ottawa research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Ottawa over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Ottawa:
The population in Ottawa is 12,592.
The median home value in Ottawa is $132,300.
The median income in Ottawa is $56,091.
The cost of living in Ottawa is 84 which is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Ottawa is $800.
The unemployment rate in Ottawa is 3.2%.
The poverty rate in Ottawa is 11.4%.
Table Of Contents
Ottawa SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
7/10
Housing
6
Affordability
8
Diversity
6
Safety
N/A
Amenities
8
Education
8
Commute
8.5
Ottawa, KS Crime Report
287
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,280.3
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-1.89%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Ottawa / 100k People |
Kansas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 287 | 2,280.3 | 2,624.1 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 49 | 389.3 | 425.0 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.4 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 4 | 31.8 | 31.8 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 31 | 246.3 | 346.4 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 238 | 1,891.0 | 2,199.1 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 32 | 254.3 | 331.4 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 200 | 1,589.1 | 1,619.6 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 6 | 47.7 | 248.1 | 282.7 |
Ottawa, KS Cost Of Living
84
Ottawa's Overall Cost Of Living
Ottawa's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Ottawa | Kansas | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 87 | 100 | |
| Services | 89 | 90 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 89 | 95 | 100 | |
| Health | 99 | 98 | 100 | |
| Housing | 58 | 70 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 93 | 93 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 98 | 102 | 100 | |
Ottawa, KS Photos
Source: Wikipedia User Ichabod | CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Wikipedia User Ichabod | CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Wikipedia User Bhall87 (talk) | CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Wikipedia User Bhall87 | CC BY-SA 3.0
Rankings for Ottawa in Kansas
Map Of Ottawa, KS
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3
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4
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8
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Population over time in Ottawa
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 12,308 | 0.3% |
| 2020 | 12,275 | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 12,321 | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 12,433 | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 12,487 | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 12,548 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 12,575 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 12,596 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 12,584 | 0.3% |
| 2012 | 12,552 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Ottawa
| Race | Ottawa | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.1% | 74.8% | 59.4% |
| African American | 0.8% | 5.4% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 3.0% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 5.0% | 3.7% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 4.3% | 12.3% | 18.4% |
Gender in Ottawa
| Gender | Ottawa | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 49.9% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.5% | 50.1% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Ottawa for adults over 25
| Education | Ottawa | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 33.0% | 26.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 26.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Ottawa, Kansas
| Income | Ottawa | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.7% | 5.0% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.0% | 3.7% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.6% | 8.1% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.2% | 8.9% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.0% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.6% | 18.5% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 19.0% | 13.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.7% | 16.0% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.2% | 6.7% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.0% | 6.6% | 9.5% |
