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Ossian, IA


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Ossian, Iowa

Ossian, Iowa, in Winneshiek county, is 52 miles SW of La Crosse, Wisconsin (center to center) and 141 miles SE of St. Paul, Minnesota. There are an estimated 853 people in the city.

The People and Families of Ossian

In Ossian, about 62% of adults are married.

Ossian has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ossian had a median family income of $44,306. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Ossian.

Political Inclinations

Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Ossian Housing

Approximately 80% of housing in Ossian is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the city than you'll find in other cities.

Commuting

In Ossian, 83% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in Ossian. The commute to work is less of a chore in the city than other cities.

High Points

Ossian strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Ossian Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Ossian Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Ossian, IA

Comparing Ossian to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens97
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Age of the Population76
Well-Paid Single Men64
Male Share of the Population67
Female Share of the Population54
Racial Diversity23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size67

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better98
People Above Poverty87
Median Family Income76
College Educated Adults43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times108
Working at Home910
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
Affordability of Property Taxes66
People Living Alone43
Housing Recently Built22
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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