Ottumwa is a city in Iowa state in USA with a population of 24505 residents.. The poverty rate of Ottumwa is 18.1%, which is 29% higher than national average. The typical household in Ottumwa earns $42418 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 57.2% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Ottumwa, only 86% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Ottumwa remained 5.1%, which is 9% higher than national rate. Nearly 1 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Ottumwa, only 20% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 33% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Ottumwa is 85, which is 15% lower than national average. Median home value in Ottumwa is $75800 , which is 67% lower than national average. While median income in Ottumwa remained $42418, which is 37% lower than national average.