Red Oak, Iowa

Population 5,710

Red Oak is located in Montgomery County, IA. The population is 5,710, making Red Oak the largest city in Montgomery County.

There are 5 public schools in Red Oak with an average Homefacts rating of C. The total crime rate for Red Oak is moderate , and there are 11 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Red Oak is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Red Oak property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Red Oak include Red Oak Township, Grant Township and Garfield Township.

Red Oak Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Average
  • No High School Diploma: 13.2%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 74%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 12.7%

Crime Rate

14.77% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 170
  • Violent Crimes: 624
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 738
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

29.70% Higher than national avg.
  • 11 offenders in Red Oak
  • 19.26 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

13 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 7
  • Superfunds: 6
  • 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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5 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 5 K-12 public schools in Red Oak, IA and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Red Oak's schools as Average, with an overall C rating.

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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3 Former Drug Labs view all

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5 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Red Oak, IA issued 5 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 5 permits, 3 were issued for single family homes and 2 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Red Oak, IA issued 3 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $630
  • 1 Bedroom: $720
  • 2 Bedrooms: $890
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,200
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,340

Zip Codes

51566 51591

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Environmental Hazards

13 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (214/214)
    Red Oak, IA has 100% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Red Oak, IA is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.58 Average
    Red Oak, IA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 22.07°
  • February 26.58°
  • March 41.1°
  • April 51.8°
  • May 63.6°
  • June 73.17°
  • July 78.77°
  • August 75.74°
  • September 65.67°
  • October 53.98°
  • November 41.27°
  • December 25.68°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Red Oak, IA

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Red Oak, IA: $33,077

Unemployment

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

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 50.07%
White Collar - 49.93%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • David Young

Neighborhood Info

2 Airports view all

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14 Cemeteries view all

12 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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