Ossian 72 Excellent
Ossian Livability #271 ranked city in Iowa#5,427 ranked city in the USARanks better than 81% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Ossian

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    Taking into account the cost of goods and services like housing, groceries, transportation and utilities, the overall cost of living in this area is well below average.

  • Housing

    High scores in the housing category are a distinguishing feature of this area, possibly driven by a favorable home affordability ratio, higher home values and appreciation rates.

  • Schools

    The schools category earns a high score due to factors like exceptional test scores, strong education levels and the close proximity of elementary and high schools in this area.

  • Ratings

    Based on recent surveys and polls, locals gave high marks in the walkability to local amenities, safety, public transit, friendliness of neighbors and overall sense of community in the area.

CONS
  • Amenities

    The majority of amenities are not ideally located within walking distance. To access these amenities, residents may be required to rely on a vehicle or public transit.

  • Commute

    A low commute score could be due to longer-than-average work commutes and the limited availability of public transportation in this area.

  • Health & Safety

    The low score in this category could be due to challenges related to air quality and the limited accessibility of health-related facilities like hospitals, nursing homes, doctors and pharmacies.

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      Ossian transportation information

      Statistic Ossian Iowa National
      Average one way commute19min19min26min
      Workers who drive to work86.0%80.7%76.4%
      Workers who carpool1.9%8.6%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%1.1%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.7%0.5%0.6%
      Workers who walk6.7%3.5%2.8%
      Working from home4.5%4.5%4.6%
      Source: The Ossian, IA data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).