Ottumwa

Wapello County, Iowa

Population 35K |Median income $64,766 |1 hospital

Population

35,362

Wapello County

Median Income

$64,766

-5% vs avg

Median Home Value

$125,100

-45% vs avg

Median Age

39.2

years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024

Population

35K-0%

Median Income

$64,766+56%

Median Home Value

$125,100+59%

Poverty Rate

15.8%-17%

Unemployment

4.3%-52%

Economics

Median Rent

$920/mo

Poverty Rate

15.8% +11% vs avg

Unemployment 4.3%

Bachelor's Degree+ 19.6%

Work From Home 5.5%

Public Transit 0.8%

Population

White 79.1%

African American 3%

Two or More Ethnicities 2.7%

Asian 1.8%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity

41.7%

Short Sleep Duration

37.1%

High Blood Pressure

35.8%

Physical Inactivity

30.7%

Binge Drinking

18.5%

Current Smoking

18%

Frequent Mental Distress

17.2%

Frequent Physical Distress

14.9%

Diabetes

13.5%

Current Asthma

10.3%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 59.6%

Annual Checkup 77.3%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance

10%

Coronary Heart Disease

7.6%

Stroke

3.9%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution

★★★★★

★★★★

★★★

★★

★

Average Rating

2/5

Total Hospitals

With ER

OTTUMWA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER

OTTUMWA · Acute Care Hospitals · ER

★★☆☆☆

Alerts & News — Ottumwa Area 6

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central Virginia and North Central North Carolina

NOAA · 28m ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Parts of East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 28m ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Jenkins, Screven, and Allendale Counties Through 10:00 AM

NOAA · 34m ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 35m ago

Weather Warnings high

Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle Threatens Eastern Top End with Category 3 Winds

BOM · 1h ago

Weather Warnings

Coastal Hazard Warning Issued for Carpentaria District Due to Abnormally High Tides

BOM · 1h ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Ottumwa, IA? ▼

Ottumwa, IA has a population of 35,362 people, located in Wapello County, Iowa.

What is the median household income in Ottumwa? ▼

The median household income in Ottumwa, IA is $64,766 per year. The poverty rate is 15.8%.

What is the median home value in Ottumwa? ▼

The median home value in Ottumwa, IA is $125,100. Median rent is $920/month.

What are the top health concerns in Ottumwa? ▼

The top health indicators in Ottumwa include Obesity (41.7%), Short Sleep Duration (37.1%), High Blood Pressure (35.8%). Data from CDC PLACES.

How many hospitals are in Ottumwa? ▼

Ottumwa has 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.

What is the median age in Ottumwa? ▼

The median age in Ottumwa, IA is 39.2 years. 19.6% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Ottumwa, IA is located in Wapello County, Iowa. With a population of 35K and a median household income of $64,766, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Ottumwa area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Wapello County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.