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Red Oak, Iowa

Introduction to Red Oak, Iowa

Red Oak, Iowa, in Montgomery county, is located 37 miles SE of Council Bluffs, Iowa (center to center) and is 40 miles SE of Omaha, Nebraska. Approximately 6,197 people reside in Red Oak.

Red Oak History

Red Oak was organized in 1869. It got its name from the many oak trees that dot the banks of the Red Oak Creek. The battles in early World War II witnessed the loss of the lives of many soldiers. Red Oak provided more Union troops in comparison to the other cities of the state during the American Civil War.

Red Oak and nearby Attractions

  • Fountain Square Park
  • Montgomery County Historical Center
  • Montgomery County Fairgrounds
  • Depot Museum

Things To Do In Red Oak

Tourists in Red Oak find Depot Museum and Montgomery County Historical Center to be major historical sites. One can also visit the parks including McCormick Park, Fountain Square Park, and College Park. Montgomery County Fairgrounds is another notable and happy place for the residents of Red Oak. Festivals such as the Mayfest, Montgomery County Fair, and Junction Days are held in Red Oak.

Red Oak Transportation

Eppley Airfield Airport is the nearest airport.

Red Oak Higher Education

Institutes offering higher education include Iowa Western Community College, Bellevue University, Northwest Missouri State University, and University of Nebraska at Omaha.

High Points

Red Oak strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Red Oak Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Red Oak Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Red Oak, IA

Comparing Red Oak to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens106
Age of the Population87
Children Under 5 Years Old57
Well-Paid Single Women46
Well-Paid Single Men32
Racial Diversity28
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married41
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty53
People in Middle Class or Better42
College Educated Adults35
Median Family Income22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Working at Home87
Public Transportation Use48
Walking and Biking to Work35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents106
People Living Alone98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
Affordability of Property Taxes74
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals58
Housing Recently Built24

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime65
Low Property Crime42
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