Ottawa, IL
Living in Ottawa
Bikeability26
Walkability20
Commute77
Public Transit11
Affordability84
Public Safety81
Airports66
Hospitals91
Colleges67
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools8
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
19kPopulation-471 (2010–19)
39 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
20%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
61%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black4%
Caucasian82%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate35%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$51kMedian Household Income+$4.7k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector73%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Military<1%
Sales and office17%
Service24%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$128kMedian Home Value+$4.5k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
$669Median Monthly Rent+$152 (2010–19)
53%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier31%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K38%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity17%
LP gas1%
Utility gas82%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Ottawa
United States45
Illinois50
LaSalle County14
Property Crime in Ottawa
United States48
Illinois43
LaSalle County25
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (51%)(45%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton44%
Donald Trump48%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23 | 2 | 7 |
| Feb | 27 | 2 | 6 |
| Mar | 38 | 3 | 2 |
| Apr | 50 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 27 | 2 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ottawa
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding74
Tornado19
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Ottawa, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Ottawa, IL
Marquette Academy
1 miles, W
Holy Family Elementary School
12 miles, W
Lighted Way Association
14 miles, W
Trinity Catholic Academy
14 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Ottawa, IL
Aurora University
37 miles, NE
University of St Francis
40 miles, E
Northern Illinois University
40 miles, N
Lewis University
43 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Ottawa, IL
Illinois Valley Community Hospital
15 miles, W
St Margarets Hospital
19 miles, W
Osf Saint Paul Medical Center
20 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Ottawa, IL
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
60 miles, N
Chicago Midway International Airport
63 miles, NE
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
64 miles, NE