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Oskaloosa, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Mahaska County County
Oskaloosa, IA
At a Glance
How Oskaloosa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Oskaloosa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Oskaloosa a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Oskaloosa residents earn a median household income of $62,172 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,799. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 625 business establishments, including 44 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oskaloosa is $128,900 , 54% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $181,520. Median rent is $880/month, with 24.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Safety & Crime
Oskaloosa reports 473 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 24% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,787/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
26.0% of adults in Oskaloosa hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below the national average). 94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oskaloosa has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.