Red Oak, Iowa
Quick Statistics
Red Oak is a community in Montgomery County, Iowa, home to about 5,510 people spread across 3.9 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $30,378 a year, and a typical home is worth about $99,700. About 28.9% of adults hold a college degree, and 94.2% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 4 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Iowa towns GeoStat tracks, Red Oak ranks number 75 of 1,017 in population, number 834 in median household income, number 620 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Red Oak typically top out near 86°F in July, while January nights average about 13°F. The area sees roughly 27 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Stanton, IA | 6.7 mi. | 522 |
| 2. | Coburg, IA | 6.9 mi. | 36 |
| 3. | Emerson, IA | 9.3 mi. | 570 |
| 4. | Elliott, IA | 9.9 mi. | 420 |
| 5. | Essex, IA | 13.2 mi. | 854 |
| 6. | Henderson, IA | 13.8 mi. | 143 |
| 7. | Villisca, IA | 14.0 mi. | 1,048 |
| 8. | Hastings, IA | 14.1 mi. | 164 |
What is the population of Red Oak, Iowa?
Red Oak has a population of about 5,510 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Red Oak, Iowa in?
Red Oak is located in Montgomery County, Iowa.
What is the median home value in Red Oak, Iowa?
The median home value in Red Oak is about $99,700, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Red Oak, Iowa?
The median personal income in Red Oak is about $30,378 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Red Oak, Iowa?
Since 1950, 31 tornadoes have been recorded in Montgomery County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Red Oak, Iowa?
Typical July highs run about 86 degrees and January lows about 13 degrees, with around 27 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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