Oskaloosa, IA
Livability
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Bikeability
1/10
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Walkability
1/10
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Transit
1/10
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Commute
9/10
home
Housing
9/10
visibility
Safety
5/10
local_library
Schools
9/10
local_airport
Airports
4/10
school
Colleges
3/10
accessibility
Hospitals
3/10
- directions_bike Bikeability
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Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
- directions_run Walkability
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Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
- directions_car Commute
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Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
- directions_bus Transit
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Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
- home Housing
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Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
- visibility Safety
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Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
- local_airport Airports
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Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
- accessibility Hospitals
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Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
- school Colleges
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Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
- local_library Schools
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Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.
Residents
Population
11,492
332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.9 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.3%
64% (US)
College-Educated
26.0%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$62,172
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.3%
88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.7%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$128,900
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$534
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$711
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
54.8%
58% (US)
Crime
Violent Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.
How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places
Mahaska County
3
Oskaloosa Urban Area
3
Iowa
3
Property Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.
How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places
Mahaska County
4
Oskaloosa Urban Area
4
Iowa
4
Climate
| Month | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | Temp (°F) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | 6 | 21 |
| Feb | 1 | 7 | 25 |
| Mar | 2 | 4 | 38 |
| Apr | 4 | 1 | 50 |
| May | 4 | 0 | 61 |
| Jun | 4 | 0 | 69 |
| Jul | 4 | 0 | 74 |
| Aug | 4 | 0 | 72 |
| Sep | 4 | 0 | 64 |
| Oct | 2 | 0 | 51 |
| Nov | 2 | 1 | 38 |
| Dec | 1 | 6 | 25 |
Hazards
Inland Flood Risk
Tornado Risk
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place is deep red country, with 34% of residents leaning left and 61% leaning right.
Liberal (35%) (62%) Conservative2016 Presidential Election Results
Donald Trump 69%Related Legislative Districts
Congressional District 1, IA State Senate District 44, IA State House District 88, IASchools
Webster Building
<1 miles, SE
Oskaloosa Christian School
<1 miles, N
Oskaloosa Middle School
1 miles, NE
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4.1
Oskaloosa High School
1 miles, NE
•
4.6
Colleges
William Penn University
1 miles, N
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2.3
Central College
16 miles, NW
•
2.8
Indian Hills Community College
21 miles, S
•
1.4
Iowa School of Beauty-Ottumwa
22 miles, S
•
1
Hospitals
Mahaska Health Partnership
<1 miles, E
•
3.2
Pella Regional Health Center
16 miles, NW
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4.1
Monroe County Hospital
19 miles, SW
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3.2
Ottumwa Regional Health Center
22 miles, S
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4.1
Airports
Des Moines International Airport
56 miles, NW
•
2.3
The Eastern Iowa Airport
63 miles, E
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1.4
Waterloo Regional Airport
88 miles, NE
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1
Quad City International Airport
111 miles, E
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1.4