Oskaloosa, Iowa

Population 11,494

Oskaloosa is located in Mahaska County, IA. The population is 11,494, making Oskaloosa the largest city in Mahaska County.

There are 4 public schools in Oskaloosa with an average Homefacts rating of C-. The total crime rate for Oskaloosa is moderate , and there are 41 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Oskaloosa is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Oskaloosa property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Oskaloosa include University Park, Spring Creek Township and Beacon.

Oskaloosa Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 8.8%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 66.3%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 24.9%

Crime Rate

9.59% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 166
  • Violent Crimes: 473
  • Robbery: 35
  • Burglary: 473
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

62.04% Higher than national avg.
  • 41 offenders in Oskaloosa
  • 35.67 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

18 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 6
  • Registered Polluters: 4
  • Superfunds: 8
  • Tanks & Spills: 0

Unemployment

Low 2.6%
  • Iowa unemployment average: 2.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 4 K-12 public schools in Oskaloosa, IA and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Oskaloosa's schools as Below Average, with an overall C- rating.
1 Private School

Oskaloosa Christian School

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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62 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Oskaloosa, IA issued 62 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 62 permits, 8 were issued for single family homes and 54 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Oskaloosa, IA issued 10 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 10 permits, 8 were issued for single family homes and 2 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $577
  • 1 Bedroom: $581
  • 2 Bedrooms: $747
  • 3 Bedrooms: $923
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,021

Zip Codes

52577 52595

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Environmental Hazards

18 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (292/314)
    Oskaloosa, IA has 92.99% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Oskaloosa, IA is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.33 Average
    Oskaloosa, IA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 21.5°
  • February 25.57°
  • March 40.43°
  • April 50.87°
  • May 61.48°
  • June 71.79°
  • July 75.27°
  • August 71.37°
  • September 63.78°
  • October 52.8°
  • November 41.25°
  • December 25.73°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Oskaloosa, IA

Earthquakes
Oskaloosa, IA has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Oskaloosa, IA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Oskaloosa, IA has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Oskaloosa, IA has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Oskaloosa, IA: $40,837

Unemployment

Unemployment in Oskaloosa is 2.6%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 2.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 48.01%
White Collar - 51.99%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Terry E. Branstad
  • Sen. Joni Ernst
  • Sen. Chuck Grassley

City Representatives

  • David Loebsack

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

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24 Cemeteries view all

16 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

3 Retirement Homes view all

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