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Oak Hills, IA

Iowa

Oak Hills is a small town in Iowa with a population of 111. Residents earn $250,001 per year, which is 233% above the national average.

4.8 /5.0
A+ Excellent
111 Population 98/sq mi density
$250,001 Median Income $126,078 per capita
$350,000 Home Value
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$250,001 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$350,000 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
71.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $250,001
233% higher than US avg
Home Value $350,000
24% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 71.1%
111% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 32.4%
1% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.6%
18% higher than US avg

How Oak Hills Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population111
Median Age57.5 yrs
Density98/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 70%
Veterans90.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$126,078
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty14.6%
County GDP$2,924M
Commute15 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$350,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units45
Rent Burden37.1%

Health

Obesity32.4%
Uninsured6.0%
Smoking14.6%
Depression23.5%
Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain41.0 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation605 ft (184 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+71.1%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+35.5%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute15 min
Broadband51.0%
Libraries2

Is Oak Hills a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Oak Hills receives an overall livability score of 4.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine. Oak Hills stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Oak Hills is $250,001, which is significantly higher than the national average — 233% above $75,149. This places Oak Hills among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 14.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Oak Hills is $350,000, 24% above the national median. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Oak Hills is a highly educated community — 71.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Oak Hills experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches, including 21.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Oak Hills has a population of 111 with a density of 98 people per square mile. The median age is 57.5 years, 48% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (70.3%).

Population

111
Total Population
98
People / sq mi
57.5yrs
Median Age
48% above US avg
1.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.5%
Female 49.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Oak Hills vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Oak Hills vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Oak Hills is $250,001, which is 233% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes.

Income: Oak Hills vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$250,001
233% above US avg
Per Capita Income$126,078
Avg Weekly Wage$1,014
IRS Avg AGI$78,958

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate14.6%
18% above US avg
Establishments (County)1,405
County GDP$2,924M

Business (County)

Restaurants101
Healthcare142
Retail168
Manufacturing47

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,670
33% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.33%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time14.9 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Oak Hills is $350,000, 24% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$350,000
24% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$172
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio98.6%
Price Drops50.0%
Inventory2

Rental Costs

Rent Burden37.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$738
1 Bedroom$788
2 Bedrooms$989
3 Bedrooms$1,282
4 Bedrooms$1,420

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units45
Median Year Built2005

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,670
33% above US avg
Effective Rate1.33%
In Oak Hills, 32.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 6.0% of residents lack health insurance. 14.6% are current smokers. 23.5% report depression. 23.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Oak Hills vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.4%
1% above US avg
Diabetes8.5%
Heart Disease5.1%
High Blood Pressure27.6%
Asthma10.5%
COPD5.7%
Cancer7.6%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking14.6%
4% above US avg
Binge Drinking22.6%
Physical Inactivity23.5%
Depression23.5%
Mental Distress18.0%
Physical Distress11.6%
Short Sleep31.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured6.0%
30% below US avg
Checkup Rate77.2%
Dental Visits68.8%
Premature Death9,424/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.7/10
Exercise Access82.3%
Healthcare Facilities142
Oak Hills has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.0 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.2°F
5% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.0 inches
8% above US avg
Snowfall21.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation605 ft (184 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²)
Population Density98/sq mi
Coordinates40.7555°N, 91.1497°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS19057
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+. 71.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (111% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 15.1-point margin. 51.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 56.8%
D 41.8%

Winner: Republican by 15.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+71.1%
111% above US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+35.5%
School Test Score5.73
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 5Nonmetro — Urban 20K+
Population Density98/sq mi
Total Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access51.0%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities142
Restaurants101
Retail Stores168

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute14.9 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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