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Red Oak, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Montgomery County County
Red Oak, IA
At a Glance
How Red Oak Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Red Oak's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Red Oak a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Red Oak residents earn a median household income of $52,996 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,150. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 378 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Red Oak is $91,600 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $130,760. Median rent is $768/month, with 32.6% 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 1958.
Safety & Crime
Red Oak reports 624 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 64% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,326/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
15.4% of adults in Red Oak hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below the national average). 90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Red Oak has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.