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Ottawa

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    B
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      B minus
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      C+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      C+
    12. Commute
      B minus
    Ottawa is a town in Kansas with a population of 12,592. Ottawa is in Franklin County. Living in Ottawa offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families and young professionals live in Ottawa and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Ottawa are above average.
    Population
    12,592
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $132,300
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $800
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      38%
    • Own
      62%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      235.7
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      73.2
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      162.6
      500.1
    • Theft
      975.4
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      114.6
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      12%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      15%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      11%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      16%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      35%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      33%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      6%
      11%
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    Working in Ottawa

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $56,091
    National
    $69,021
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