Red Oak, IA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
5,323
Unemployment
4.4%
Poverty
14.3%
Median Home
$77,400
Median Income
$50,524
Median Rent
$647
Red Oak SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
7/10
Housing
4
Affordability
9
Diversity
5
Safety
6
Amenities
8
Education
6
Commute
9
Red Oak, IA Crime Report
95
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,816.4
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-22.57%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Red Oak / 100k People |
Iowa / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 95 | 1,816.4 | 2,001.7 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 14 | 267.7 | 303.5 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.5 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 29.8 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 11 | 210.3 | 229.4 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 81 | 1,548.8 | 1,698.2 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 21 | 401.5 | 371.1 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 51 | 975.1 | 1,130.1 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 9 | 172.1 | 197.1 | 246.0 |
Red Oak, IA Cost Of Living
80
Red Oak's Overall Cost Of Living
Red Oak's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Red Oak | Iowa | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 97 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 101 | 95 | 100 | |
| Health | 96 | 102 | 100 | |
| Housing | 46 | 74 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 97 | 100 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 95 | 99 | 100 | |
Red Oak, IA Photos
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Rankings for Red Oak in Iowa
Map Of Red Oak, IA
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Population over time in Red Oak
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,323 | -2.0% |
| 2019 | 5,434 | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 5,475 | -1.3% |
| 2017 | 5,547 | -0.7% |
| 2016 | 5,588 | -1.0% |
| 2015 | 5,644 | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 5,675 | -0.6% |
| 2013 | 5,710 | -0.8% |
| 2012 | 5,756 | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 5,814 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Red Oak
| Race | Red Oak | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.3% | 85.0% | 60.1% |
| African American | 0.0% | 3.6% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 2.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 3.1% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 5.1% | 6.2% | 18.2% |
Gender in Red Oak
| Gender | Red Oak | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.0% | 50.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.0% | 49.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Red Oak for adults over 25
| Education | Red Oak | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 1.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 39.0% | 31.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 13.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 12.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Red Oak, Iowa
| Income | Red Oak | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.2% | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.0% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 16.3% | 8.6% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.0% | 9.3% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.9% | 13.1% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 23.2% | 19.1% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 7.7% | 14.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.5% | 15.9% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1.0% | 5.6% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.1% | 5.0% | 8.3% |
