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Red Oak, IA

Red Oak, IA.

Population: 7,010 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$136,004
1-year appreciation
-1.4%
3-year appreciation
+11.6%
5-year appreciation
+26.4%
10-year appreciation
+65.7%
All-time peak (2025-09)
$139,597
House Price Index
379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
10

Rents

Typical rent
$714/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$880/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,320/mo

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
drought

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
51.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
40.0°F
Annual precipitation
39.8 in
Annual snowfall
23.1 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
226

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail (41 mi)
Nearest airport
Red Oak Municipal Airport (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Avg hospital rating
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+21 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,962
Median annual property tax
$2,220
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
62.0%

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,150
Average weekly wage
$919
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Information
Annual residential building permits (county)
13

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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