Ottumwa Iowa Map

About Ottumwa, Iowa

Ottumwa is a locality in Wapello County, Iowa, United States. It has a population of 25,430. The population density is 609.3 people per km². Ottumwa is located at 41.0200°N, 92.4113°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 52501.

Ottumwa unfolds along the Des Moines River, a broad, unhurried ribbon cutting through the rolling farmland of Wapello County. It lies 63.7 miles south-west of Iowa City, IA (from Iowa City, IA: bearing 226°T), and is situated 18.5 miles north of Bloomfield. The land here, a rich, dark loam, rises and falls with a gentle persistence, supporting vast fields of corn and soybeans that stretch towards horizons softened by distance. The sky above Ottumwa is a generous canvas, often painted with the pale golds of sunrise or the bruised purples of an approaching storm, casting long shadows that give definition to the subtle contours of the terrain. Even in the heart of the city, the presence of the river is felt, a constant, low murmur that underscores the quiet industry of a place content in its own skin. This corner of Iowa carries the scent of industry and agriculture, a legacy woven from the threads of innovation and hard work. Ottumwa once pulsed with the rhythm of the packinghouses, their immense presence shaping the town’s identity and economy for generations. While the giants of that era may have receded, their influence remains, a subtle reminder of the town’s robust past, now echoing in the more diverse enterprises that sustain Ottumwa today, from manufacturing to the enduring strength of the surrounding agricultural sector. The landscape itself, a testament to human endeavor, is punctuated by the enduring grace of the river, a constant companion that has witnessed the ebb and flow of life in this part of the country, its banks bearing the quiet stories of those who have called Ottumwa home.

About This Ottumwa Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Ottumwa, Iowa with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Ottumwa and Wapello County.

Detailed location data for Ottumwa includes the ZIP code (52501), telephone area code (712), county seat of Wapello County (Ottumwa), and school district assignment (Ottumwa Community School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Ottumwa is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.