Red Oak, TX

Texas · Metropolitan · City

3.6 Good / 5.0
15,909 Population
$104,125 Median Income
$318,200 Home Value
$1,527 Median Rent
66°F Avg Temperature
106 Violent Crime / 100K
35.8 yrs Median Age
36.1% Bachelor's Degree+
3.6
Overall
4.7
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.0
Safety
3.9
Education

People

Population15,909
Median Age35.8 yrs
Density980/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 41.7%

Economy

4.7/5
Median Income$104,125
Per Capita Income$38,156
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty Rate6.4%
County GDP$10,768M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$318,200
Zillow Value$342,310
Median Rent$1,527
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,149

Health

Obesity38.1%
Diabetes11.3%
Depression22.1%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime106/100K
Property Crime2,977/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft193.8/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Jan / Jul47° / 85°
Rain41 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 42 (Good)

Education

3.9/5
Bachelor's+36.1%
High School+94.5%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.10
Libraries (County)5

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute33 min
Work From Home14.7%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations1

How Red Oak Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$104,125
Home Value$318,200
Median Rent$1,527
Poverty Rate6.4%
Bachelor's Degree+36.1%
Unemployment3.5%
Violent Crime105.7 /100K
Avg Temperature66.0°F

Population & Age

Total Population15,909
Population Density980 per sq mi
Median Age35.8 years
Male50.8%
Female49.2%
Male 50.8%
Female 49.2%

Race & Ethnicity

White 41.7% Black 36.8% Hispanic 2.9% Other 18.6%
White41.7%
Black or African American36.8%
Hispanic or Latino2.9%
Asian0.0%
Other Races18.6%

Language

English Only86.6%
Spanish Speakers13.4%
English 86.6% Spanish 13.4%

Social Characteristics

Disability9.5%
Health Insurance91.8%

Income

39% above avg
Median Household Income$104,125
Per Capita Income$38,156
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,114
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$81,086

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate3.5%
Poverty Rate6.4%
Total Establishments (County)3,919
County GDP$10,768M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation344
Healthcare Facilities342
Retail Stores451
Manufacturing181
Total Establishments3,919

Industry Mix

Restaurants 344 Healthcare 342 Retail 451 Manufacturing 181

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$81,086
Avg Property Tax Paid$7,596

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time33.0 min
Work From Home14.7%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

13% above avg
Median Home Value (Census)$318,200
Zillow Home Value Index$342,310

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$377,495
Price Per Sq Ft$154
Homes Sold (month)18
Sale-to-List Ratio98.7%
Price Drops21.0%
Active Inventory81

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied81.9%

Rental Costs

31% above avg
Median Rent (Census)$1,527
Zillow Rent Index$2,045

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$887
1 Bedroom$935
2 Bedroom$1,149
3 Bedroom$1,497
4 Bedroom$1,733

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$7,596
Effective Tax Rate (est.)2.39%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.1%
Diabetes11.3%
Heart Disease4.9%
High Blood Pressure34.3%
Asthma10.6%
COPD5.2%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.7%
Physical Inactivity26.0%
Depression22.1%
Mental Distress (14+ days)17.7%
Physical Distress (14+ days)12.5%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage91.8%
Regular Checkup74.8%
Premature Death Rate7,453 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index7.9 / 10
Exercise Access50.1%
Healthcare Facilities (County)342
Restaurants (County)344

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime105.7 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape0.0 /100K
Robbery61.7 /100K
Aggravated Assault44.1 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime2,977.5 /100K
Burglary317.1 /100K
Larceny/Theft2,466.5 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft193.8 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)28
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Temperature

47°F Jan 85°F Jul
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Annual Average66.0°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation40.9 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median42.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation587 ft (179 m)
Land Area16.2 sq mi (42.1 km²)
Population Density980 per sq mi
Latitude32.5096°
Longitude-96.7840°
County FIPS48139

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 65.1%
D 34%

Republican +31.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+36.1%
High School+94.5%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.10

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density980 per sq mi
Land Area16.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)1
Public Libraries (County)5

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)28
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

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