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Ottumwa, IA

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Population
25,319
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
674 ft
Median Home Value
$106,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$921/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$61,103
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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Ottumwa in context.

OverallBest places in IowaPopulation ranking#19 highest population in IowaNearest larger communityIowa City, Iowa64 miles away · 76,229 residents.

About Ottumwa

Ottumwa is a city and the county seat of Wapello County, Iowa, situated in the southeastern section of the state along the Des Moines River. Developed on the historic camps of Meskwaki Chiefs Wapello and Appanoose, the industrial city of approximately 25,400 has a legacy of manufacturing with employers like John Deere. The community hosts Indian Hills Community College and is served by the Ottumwa Community School District.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow Home PricesA+98.2rating

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