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Red Oak, IA


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Red Oak, Iowa

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

The People and Families of Red Oak

In Red Oak, about 54% of adults are married. Single people feel welcome in Red Oak, and many people make their homes without family or roommates living with them.

Kinder? Gentler? Well at least we can say that women form a particularly large portion of the population in the city. Its large mature (over 65) population grounds Red Oak nicely.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Red Oak had a median family income of $37,007.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($200) in Red Oak than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Red Oak Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Red Oak, about 69% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The average year in which most residences in the city were built is earlier than in most places.

Commuting

In Red Oak, 92% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in Red Oak enjoy easier drives to work than most people.

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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