Oskaloosa, IA
Living in Oskaloosa
Bikeability46
Walkability61
Commute95
Public Transit31
Affordability100
Public Safety49
Airports24
Hospitals72
Colleges58
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools89
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
12kPopulation+118 (2010–19)
35 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
23%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
60%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black2%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate38%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$47kMedian Household Income+$9.5k (2010–19)
81%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
18 mi Average Commute
81%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector82%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Sales and office18%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked6%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$96kMedian Home Value+$13k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$507Median Monthly Rent+$109 (2010–19)
52%Owner-Occupied-9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier36%
Home Value
Less than $50K14%
$50K to $99K38%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity24%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas73%
Crime
Violent Crime in Oskaloosa
United States45
Iowa35
Mahaska County35
Property Crime in Oskaloosa
United States48
Iowa43
Mahaska County37
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (35%)(62%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump68%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 26 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 38 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 25 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Oskaloosa
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding32
Tornado17
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Oskaloosa, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Oskaloosa, IA
Oskaloosa Christian School
1 miles, NW
Peoria Christian School
15 miles, NW
Pella Christian High School
15 miles, NW
Pella Christian Grade School
16 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Oskaloosa, IA
William Penn University
1 miles, N
Central College
16 miles, NW
Grinnell College
32 miles, N
Maharishi University of Management
40 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Oskaloosa, IA
Mahaska Health Partnership
1 miles, NE
Pella Regional Health Center
16 miles, NW
Monroe County Hospital
19 miles, SW
Ottumwa Regional Health Center
22 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Oskaloosa, IA
Des Moines International Airport
56 miles, W
The Eastern Iowa Airport
63 miles, NE
Waterloo Regional Airport
88 miles, N
Quad City International Airport
111 miles, E