




Ottumwa, Iowa
Ottumwa, IA Profile
Ottumwa, IA, population 24,998 , is located
in Iowa's Wapello county,
about 76.3 miles from Des Moines and 79.1 miles from Cedar Rapids.
In the 90's the population of Ottumwa has grown by about 2%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Ottumwa has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Ottumwa area were higher than Iowa's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Iowa average.
Ottumwa Statistics
Ottumwa Gender Information
Males in Ottumwa: 12,029 (48%)
Females in Ottumwa: 12,969 (52%)
As % of Population in Ottumwa
Race Diversity in Ottumwa
White: 95%
African American: 1%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 3%
As % of Population in Ottumwa
Age Diversity in Ottumwa
Median Age in Ottumwa: 38.2 (Males in Ottumwa: 35.5, Females in Ottumwa: 40.7)
Ottumwa Males Under 20: 14%
Ottumwa Females Under 20: 13%
Ottumwa Males 20 to 40: 13%
Ottumwa Females 20 to 40: 13%
Ottumwa Males 40 to 60: 12%
Ottumwa Females 40 to 60: 13%
Ottumwa Males Over 60: 9%
Ottumwa Females Over 60: 14%
Economics in Ottumwa
Ottumwa Household Average Size: 2.31 people
Ottumwa Median Household Income: $ 30,174
Ottumwa Median Value of Homes: $ 47,000
Law Enforcement in Ottumwa
Reported crimes in the Ottumwa area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 8
Robbery: 5
Aggravated assault: 194
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 836
Burglary: 235
Larceny-theft: 936
Motor vehicle theft: 65
Arson: 10
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 4,993
Ottumwa Location Information
Elevation: 650 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 15.7 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.7 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Ottumwa
Agency 3.6 Miles
Eldon 9.9 Miles
Floris 9.9 Miles
Chillicothe 9.9 Miles
Batavia 10.8 Miles
Kirkville 11.9 Miles
Hedrick 12.1 Miles
Martinsburg 13.7 Miles
Blakesburg 13.9 Miles
Fremont 14.8 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Ottumwa
(Population 100,000+)
Des Moines 76.3 Miles
Cedar Rapids 79.1 Miles
Peoria 147.3 Miles
Springfield 166.1 Miles
Independence 170.9 Miles
Kansas City 176.0 Miles
Kansas City 177.0 Miles
Overland Park 185.4 Miles
Omaha 186.5 Miles
Rockford 190.8 Miles
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Facts
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Addict
An addict is an individual who has a compulsive urge to use drugs, to the point where they feel they have no effective choice but to continue use. An addict will continue their self destructive behaviors in order to feel good or to avoid
feeling bad. It can dominate their mind, and keep them coming back for more. The addiction can be
different for each addict, depending on their vice and the kind of person they
are.
Drug Overdose
A drug overdose occurs when you consume more drugs than your body can tolerate. Drug users are constantly flirting with the risk of a drug overdose. There is a
fine line between the high they're seeking and serious injury or death. While many victims of drug overdose recover without long term effects, there
can be serious consequences. Some drug overdoses cause the failure of major
organs like the kidneys or liver, or failure of whole systems like the
respiratory or circulatory systems. Patients who survive drug overdose may need
kidney dialysis, kidney or liver transplant, or ongoing care as a result of
heart failure, stroke, or coma. Death can occur in almost any drug overdose
situation, particularly if treatment is not started immediately.
Intervention
An intervention is when a group of loved ones and/or a trained intervention counselor meets with the person in need of help for the purpose of breaking down their denial and motivating them to immediately seek drug addiction treatment. Often, individuals in the midst of drug addiction engage in a variety of self destructive behaviors. Although baffling to friends and family members such people generally either aren't aware on a conscious level that they have a drug addiction problem, or even when they know they have a problem they may cling to the false belief that the problem will somehow go away without any outside help. When an intervention is held a moment of clarity is created
for the addict. Most people struggling with the problem of drug or alcohol
addiction will accept help the very day of the intervention.
Tolerance
Tolerance to a drug takes place when an individual is exposed to the same drug repeatedly and begins to build up an resistance to the drugs effects. The body then adapts and develops a tolerance for the drug. The addiction that is produced is so powerful that it creates cravings in the user. These cravings for the drug are the result of its impact on the individual's memory with feelings of pleasantness and euphoria which the individual has come to associate with the taking of the drug.
Sobriety
Sobriety means the moderation in or abstinence from consumption of alcoholic liquor or use of drugs. When an individual with an addiction problem enters drug rehabilitation, their main goal is to attain long term sobriety. Unfortunately, sometimes drug addicts and alcoholics find they are able to sustain short periods of sobriety followed by a drug or alcohol relapse. This is why attending a drug or alcohol rehab will help the individual maintain their focus on sobriety. Often, it is only by getting help that individuals with severe drug addiction problems are able to achieve lasting sobriety.
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