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Ottumwa, IA
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53% of Ottumwa residents live within a 10-minute walk of a park. National Average 55%

We’re working to ensure that every person, in every neighborhood, in every city across America has a quality park within a 10-minute walk of home.

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How are the parks distributed?
Ottumwa residents who live within a 10-minute walk of a park
By Age (%)
Children (0 - 19)
53
Adults (20 - 64)
53
Seniors (65+)
53
By Income (%)
High Income
54
Middle Income
48
Low Income
55
Race/Ethnicity (%)
American Indian*
48
Asian*
50
Black*
58
Hispanic
56
Pacific Islander*
59
White*
53
2 or More Races*
53
Other*
55
*Excludes those that report Hispanic origin (which is captured separately from race by the U.S. Census).
Park Space per Person by Race/Ethnicity Relative to City Median
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Where are the parks most needed?
Ottumwa has 15 parks.

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