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About Ossian
City in Iowa, United StatesOssian (pronounced|ˈosh-ain) is a city in Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States. The population was 802 at the time of the 2020 census.
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Housing in Ossian
The typical Ossian home is worth about $282,000, up 8.7% in a year, 18% above the Iowa typical home.
Work & commute in Ossian
Full picture →Most working residents leave Ossian for work: only 6% work in town. The top destinations are Decorah (35%), Cedar Rapids (3%) and Cresco (3%). Half commute less than 11 miles.
Health in Ossian
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of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 27 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Ossian
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 50% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Ossian
Full climate →Ossian has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 8°, and about 40 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Schools in Ossian
All Ossian schools →School Grade B
The public schools Ossian’s kids attend outperform 58% of Iowa’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within IA. Ratings are from neighbors.
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