Ottumwa
City in Wapello County, Iowa
Ottumwa is a city in Wapello County, Iowa, with 25,529 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 673 ft (205 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Agency, 6.3 miles E.
- 25,529residents (2020 Census)
- 673 ftelevation · 205 m
- 16.1 sq miland area · 41.6 km²
- 1,589 / sq mipopulation density
- 52501ZIP code
About Ottumwa
Ottumwa ( ə-TUM-wə) is a city in and the county seat of Wapello County, Iowa, United States. The population was 25,529 at the time of the 2020 U.S. census. Located in the state's southeastern section, the city is split into northern and southern halves by the Des Moines River.
The original town was founded on the former camps of Meskwaki Chiefs Wapello and Appanoose. Ottumwa first developed as an industrious city economically based in farm-equipment manufacturing and meatpacking, those being John Deere and John Morrell & Co. (now JBS) respectively. The city is also home to Indian Hills Community College to provide for higher education. Ottumwa is the center of the Ottumwa Micropolitan Area which includes all of Wapello and Davis counties.
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Living in Ottumwa
- Median household income
- $61,103
- Median home value
- $106,300
- Median rent
- $921/mo
- Median age
- 36.7
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Ottumwa had 25,529 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 25,529 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,589 per sq mi (613 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ottumwa at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Wapello County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 25,529 (2020) |
| Land area | 16.07 sq mi (41.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.67 sq mi (1.73 km²) |
| Elevation | 673 ft (205 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.0223° N, 92.4233° W |
| ZIP code | 52501 |
| Official website | cityofottumwa.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1960465 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ottumwa
- Agency6.3 mi E
- Chillicothe7.1 mi NW
- Kirkville9.3 mi NW
- Blakesburg11.8 mi W
- Floris11.9 mi SE
- Hedrick11.9 mi NE
- Eldon12.9 mi SE
- Fremont13.2 mi N
- Batavia13.5 mi E
- Martinsburg14.0 mi NE
- Eddyville14.4 mi NW
- Drakesville15.8 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Ottumwa
What county is Ottumwa in?
Ottumwa is in Wapello County, Iowa.
What is the population of Ottumwa, IA?
25,529 people lived in Ottumwa at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ottumwa, IA?
The ZIP code of Ottumwa is 52501.
What is the elevation of Ottumwa?
673 feet (205 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ottumwa?
Agency (6.3 mi), Chillicothe (7.1 mi), Kirkville (9.3 mi), Blakesburg (11.8 mi), Floris (11.9 mi).
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