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Crime in Red Oak summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Red Oak. Key points include:
There were 66 total crimes in Red Oak in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Red Oak is 1,218.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Red Oak is 276.9 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Red Oak is 941.5 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Red Oak is -42.51% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Red Oak Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Red Oak / 100k People |
Iowa / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 66 | 1,218.4 | 1,540.0 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 15 | 276.9 | 243.3 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.1 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 18.5 | 18.7 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 13 | 240.0 | 187.2 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 51 | 941.5 | 1,296.8 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 14 | 258.4 | 199.1 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 33 | 609.2 | 962.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 4 | 73.8 | 135.1 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Red Oak summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Red Oak. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Iowa. Key points include:
The cost of living in Red Oak is 84 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Red Oak is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Red Oak is $136,873.
The median income in Red Oak is $50,109.
Red Oak's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Red Oak Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Red Oak | Iowa | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 90 | 100 |
| Services | 97 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 95 | 95 | 100 |
| Health | 52 | 75 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 97 | 93 | 100 |
| Utilities | 97 | 94 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Red Oak, IA Weather
The average high in Red Oak is 61.8° and the average low is 39.8°.
There are 63.2 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 36.2 inches of precipitation each year with 29.4 inches of snow.
| Stat | Red Oak |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 61.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 39.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 63.2 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 36.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 29.4 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Red Oak Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Red Oak
The current population in Red Oak is 5,510. The population has decreased 5.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,510 | -0.6% |
| 2023 | 5,542 | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 5,563 | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 5,576 | 4.8% |
| 2020 | 5,323 | -0.7% |
| 2019 | 5,362 | -1.3% |
| 2018 | 5,434 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 5,475 | -1.3% |
| 2016 | 5,547 | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 5,588 | -1.0% |
| 2014 | 5,644 | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 5,675 | -0.6% |
| 2012 | 5,710 | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 5,756 | -1.0% |
| 2010 | 5,814 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Red Oak
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Red Oak is:
88.7% White with 4,888 White residents.
3.0% African American with 167 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 4 American Indian residents.
2.0% Asian with 109 Asian residents.
0.7% Hawaiian with 37 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 28 Other residents.
4.4% Two Or More with 244 Two Or More residents.
0.6% Hispanic with 33 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Red Oak | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.7% | 82.3% | 57.4% |
| African American | 3.0% | 3.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.0% | 2.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.4% | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 0.6% | 7.3% | 19.3% |
Gender in Red Oak
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Red Oak is 49.6% female with 2,733 female residents.
Red Oak is 50.4% male with 2,777 male residents.
| Gender | Red Oak | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 49.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.4% | 50.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Red Oak for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Red Oak completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Red Oak completed 9-12th grade.
44.0% of adults in Red Oak completed high school / ged.
16.0% of adults in Red Oak completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Red Oak completed associate's degree.
13.0% of adults in Red Oak completed bachelor's degree.
3.0% of adults in Red Oak completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Red Oak completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Red Oak completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Red Oak | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 44.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 16.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Red Oak, Iowa
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6.6% of households in Red Oak earn Less than $10,000.
10.4% of households in Red Oak earn $10,000 to $14,999.
10.6% of households in Red Oak earn $15,000 to $24,999.
10.6% of households in Red Oak earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.6% of households in Red Oak earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.0% of households in Red Oak earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.4% of households in Red Oak earn $75,000 to $99,999.
12.2% of households in Red Oak earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.2% of households in Red Oak earn $150,000 to $199,999.
1.4% of households in Red Oak earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Red Oak | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.6% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 10.4% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.6% | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.6% | 7.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.6% | 11.3% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.0% | 17.5% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.4% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.2% | 18.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.2% | 8.8% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.4% | 8.6% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
