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Ottawa, Kansas

Introduction to Ottawa, Kansas

Ottawa, Kansas, in Franklin county, is located 24 miles S of Lawrence, Kansas (center to center) and is 50 miles SW of City, Missouri. The city has a population of 11,921.

Ottawa History

The city of Ottawa is the county seat of Franklin County, and is located in the Kansas City metro area. The community was named after the Indian tribe which lived in the area from 1837 to 1867 and donated the land for Ottawa University. The city is one of the most populous cities of Franklin County.

Ottawa and nearby Attractions

  • Pomona State Park
  • Old Castle Museum
  • Lanesfield School
  • Ottawa Country Club
  • The River front Park

Things To Do In Ottawa

There are several museums and amusement parks in Ottawa. One can also take a stroll along the Clinton State Park that borders the Clinton Lake. The Old Depot Museum, located in the city. also attracts a number of visitors. Millington Wildlife Management Area and Pomona State Park are also worth visiting. Annula festivals like the Franklin County Fair and Old West Cowboy Days are hosted by the city.

Ottawa Transportation

The Kansas City International Airport offers facilities for air transportation.

Ottawa Higher Education

One can avail higher education from Penn Valley Community College, University of Kansas, Johnson County Community College, and Kansas City Kansas Community College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 11%Ottawa Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 18%Ottawa Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Ottawa, KS

Comparing Ottawa to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Male Share of the Population77
Senior Citizens74
Racial Diversity59
Well-Paid Single Men57
Female Share of the Population44
Well-Paid Single Women47
Age of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married52
Average Household Size46

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults68
People Above Poverty66
People in Middle Class or Better46
Median Family Income46

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work78
Short Commute Times64
Public Transportation Use59
Working at Home54

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone75
Affordability of Rents73
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
Affordability of Property Taxes72
Housing Recently Built36
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33

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