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6 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
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OttawaMN
A town of 239. Home to 6 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Population
239
residents
Median home value
$336K
Census ACS
Household income
$77K
median
Median age
50.5
years
Jobs based here
47
A commuter town
What makes Ottawa stand out
The thing Ottawa does most differently from other towns.
Small town
239 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Lake PrairieLe SueurSharonHendersonKasotaTyroneOttawa
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Ottawa. Another town gets a different order.
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Ottawa
Most working residents leave Ottawa for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Le Sueur (22%), St. Peter (8%) and Mankato (8%). Half commute less than 19 miles.
0%work in town
Where working residents work
In Ottawa0%
Le Sueur22%
St. Peter8%
Mankato8%
Belle Plaine5%
19 mi
median commute distance
47
jobs based in Ottawa
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Ottawa has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 6°, and about 38 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
38″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter10–26°
Spring35–56°
Summer60–81°
Fall38–58°
Oct 4
typical first frost
May 2
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
How healthy Ottawa is
Ottawa beats the Minnesota average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 10.
32 measures vs. Minnesota
0 better22 too close to call10 worse
| What stands out | Ottawa | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 11.7% | 8.9% |
| More adults with COPD | 6.8% | 5.4% |
| More adults with heart disease | 7.3% | 5.9% |
Minnesota Valley Health Center
3.3 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 51% of U.S. communities.
51risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesStrong wind
13
paid flood claims since 1983
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Ottawa for work
Where Ottawa’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
47jobs based in Ottawa
0%of working residents work in town
19 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Landmarks
6 places in Ottawa on the National Register of Historic Places.
About Ottawa
Unincorporated community in Minnesota, US
Ottawa ( OT-oh-wə) is an unincorporated community in Ottawa Township, Le Sueur County, Minnesota, United States. The community is located south of Le Sueur at the junction of Le Sueur County Roads 23 and 36 (Ottawa Road). The Minnesota River and Cherry Creek meet at Ottawa. State Highway 112 (MN 112) is also in the immediate area. Ottawa is located within ZIP code 56058 based in Le Sueur. Nearby places include Le Sueur, Kasota, St. Henry, Le Center, Cleveland, St. Peter, the Ottawa Bluffs Nature Preserve, and Ottawa Wildlife Management Area. Ottawa had a station on the former Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha Railway. The community was founded under the name of Minnewashta (from the.…
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- Elevation
- 797 ft