Red Oak, IA

Living in Red Oak

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Bikeability 9
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Walkability 13
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Commute 92
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Public Transit 15
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 59
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Airports 54
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Hospitals 74
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Colleges 59
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Schools 91
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Residents

5.4k Population -452 (2010–19)
42  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
18% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
58% Family Households -5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over11%

Diversity

Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%

Education

Less than high school12%
High school graduate39%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household58%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$43k Median Household Income +$10k (2010–19)
88% Above Poverty +5% (2010–19)
19  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K<1%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector71%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office23%
Service17%

Commute

Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$82k Median Home Value +$4.9k (2010–19)
2% Built 2000 or Later
$512 Median Monthly Rent +$106 (2010–19)
56% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached77%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier38%

Home Value

Less than $50K17%
$50K to $99K49%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K3%

House Heating Type

Electricity24%
LP gas1%
Utility gas74%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Red Oak

United States45
Iowa35
Montgomery County39

Property Crime in Red Oak

United States48
Iowa43
Montgomery County40

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (34%)(63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump68%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 22 1 6
Feb 27 1 7
Mar 38 2 4
Apr 50 3 1
May 61 5 0
Jun 71 5 0
Jul 75 4 0
Aug 73 4 0
Sep 65 3 0
Oct 52 2 0
Nov 38 2 2
Dec 25 1 6

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Red Oak

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding29
Tornado19
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Red Oak, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Red Oak, IA

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Clarinda Academy
20 miles, SE
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First Baptist School
35 miles, W
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Bridgewood Education
35 miles, NW

Colleges

Colleges near Red Oak, IA

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Bellevue University
37 miles, W
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Creighton University
41 miles, NW
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Clarkson College
43 miles, NW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Red Oak, IA

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Airports

Airports near Red Oak, IA

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Eppley Airfield
40 miles, NW
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Lincoln Airport
81 miles, W
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