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Ottawa County

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  • B
    Overall Grade
  • County in Oklahoma
  • 9 reviews
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B-
    2. Housing
      B
    3. Nightlife
      B
    4. Good for Families
      B
    5. Diversity
      A-
    6. Jobs
      B-
    7. Weather
      B-
    8. Cost of Living
      A
    9. Health & Fitness
      C
    10. Outdoor Activities
      C
    11. Commute
      B
    Ottawa County is located in Oklahoma with a population of 31,566. In Ottawa County, most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Ottawa County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Ottawa County are above average.
    Population
    31,566
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $85,100
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $678
    National
    $949
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      31%
    • Own
      69%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      188.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      65.2
      40.7
    • Robbery
      7.2
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      804.3
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,275.4
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      94.2
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      18%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      5%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      9%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      34%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      37%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      15%
      13%
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    Working in Ottawa County

    Jobs
    B-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $39,070
    National
    $55,322
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      Ottawa County Reviews

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      This area really is not bad, but I would prefer an area with a better educational system (specifically advanced courses) and more things to do. Honestly, I wouldn't mind if the town moved more from rural to urban. I likely would not choose to live here again, but that is because I prefer a bigger city, not a small town. If I wanted to raise a family in a small town, this is as good as any. Businesses have succeeded, though, in great part to the numerous casinos within the area.
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      I live outside a small town in a rural area. We shop at a nearby town of about 10 thousand. There are few mom and pop businesses because Wal-Mart gets most of the business. We have several video rental stores, rent a centers and easy loan businesses. We have some of the main fast food restaurants; McDonalds, Sonic, Long John Silvers and Arbys. More businesses are trying to make a go in the downtown area but it is hard to compete with Wal-Mart prices. A person can get most of what they need, but choices are limited.
      Jobs are scarce, due to lack of educated adults who choose to work at fast food restaurants. There are very few jobs for young adults and teenagers.
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