Oskaloosa, IA

Living in Oskaloosa

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Bikeability 46
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Walkability 61
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Commute 95
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Public Transit 31
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 49
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Airports 24
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Hospitals 72
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Colleges 58
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Schools 89
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Residents

12k Population +118 (2010–19)
35  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
23% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
60% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black2%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate38%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household60%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$47k Median Household Income +$9.5k (2010–19)
81% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
18  mi Average Commute
81% Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector82%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Sales and office18%
Service19%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked6%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$96k Median Home Value +$13k (2010–19)
11% Built 2000 or Later
$507 Median Monthly Rent +$109 (2010–19)
52% Owner-Occupied -9% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home5%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier36%

Home Value

Less than $50K14%
$50K to $99K38%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity24%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas73%

Crime

Violent Crime in Oskaloosa

United States45
Iowa35
Mahaska County35

Property Crime in Oskaloosa

United States48
Iowa43
Mahaska County37

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (35%)(62%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump68%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 22 1 7
Feb 26 1 7
Mar 38 2 4
Apr 50 4 1
May 61 5 0
Jun 70 5 0
Jul 75 5 0
Aug 73 4 0
Sep 64 4 0
Oct 52 3 0
Nov 39 2 1
Dec 25 1 7

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Oskaloosa

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding32
Tornado17
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Oskaloosa, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Oskaloosa, IA

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Colleges

Colleges near Oskaloosa, IA

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Central College
16 miles, NW
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Grinnell College
32 miles, N

Hospitals

Hospitals near Oskaloosa, IA

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Monroe County Hospital
19 miles, SW
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Airports

Airports near Oskaloosa, IA

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