Oak Hills, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Des Moines County County

4.8 /5.0
A+ Excellent
111 Population 98/sq mi density
$250,001 Median Income $126,078 per capita
$350,000 Home Value $120,861 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$250,001 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$350,000 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
71.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Oak Hills, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$250,001
233% above
$126,078 per capita
Home Value
$350,000
24% above
Zillow: $120,861
Bachelor's Degree+
71.1%
111% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
14.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.4%
1% above
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Oak Hills Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Oak Hills's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
333%
Home Value
124%
Poverty
118%
Bachelor's
211%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Oak Hills a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Oak Hills residents earn a median household income of $250,001 , which is 233% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $126,078. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,405 business establishments, including 101 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Oak Hills is $350,000 , 24% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $120,861. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2005.

Education

71.1% of adults in Oak Hills hold a bachelor's degree or higher (111% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Oak Hills has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population111
Median Age57.5 yrs
Density98/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born10.8%
Veterans6.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$126,078
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty14.6%
County GDP$2,924M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,014

Housing

A+
Home Value$350,000
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$120,861
Housing Units45
Rent Burden37.1%

Health

Obesity32.4%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death9,424/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain37.9 in/yr
Elevation605 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+71.1%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+35.5%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Oak Hills was built in 2005.
The nearest airport is Southeast Iowa Regional (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.0% of the population has a disability.
10.8% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 101 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.