Ottumwa
City in Iowa, United States
Overview
Ottumwa is a friendly riverside city in southeastern Iowa, known for its industrial heritage and thriving local community. Its historic districts and parks offer a mix of small-town charm and regional attractions, making it an inviting stop for travelers exploring Iowa.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Iowa
Population
25,529
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
41.02°, -92.41°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
62
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
68
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,835
Local Cost
$1,050
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
80
English
99
Temperature
10.5°C
Summer Avg
23.6°C
Winter Avg
-3.6°C
Record High
43.5°C
Record Low
-35.8°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
945 mm
Internet Speed
83 Mbps
Upload
29 Mbps
Latency
36 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
OTM
Distance
10 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 11 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 81/100.