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Oskaloosa, IA

Oskaloosa, IA.

Population: 14,585 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Oskaloosa, IA is $193,801 — up 7.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $170,000 after a median 37 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$193,801

Typical home value

+7.5%

1-year change

37

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$193,801
1-year appreciation
+7.5%
3-year appreciation
+16.9%
5-year appreciation
+34.7%
10-year appreciation
+87.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$193,801
House Price Index (state)
386.7 (+2.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$170,000
Median list price
$205,000
Median price per sqft
$116
1-year sale-price change
-14.4%
Median days on market
37 days
Homes sold (recent period)
45
For-sale inventory
51
Sale-to-list ratio
98.3%
Active listings
33
1-year forecast
+3.9%
New listings (monthly)
18

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$718/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$723/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$946/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,157/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,243/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
87.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.3 : 1
Schools include
Oskaloosa Elementary School, Oskaloosa High School, Oskaloosa Middle School, Oskaloosa Early Childhood Center - PK

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low · heat wave: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
4
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 38% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
28.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
50.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
40.0°F
Annual precipitation
36.5 in
Annual snowfall
30.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
14.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
361
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
7,568
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
7,824

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Pierson Field (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Ottumwa Regional Airport (OTM) (16 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
MAHASKA HEALTH PARTNERSHIP
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-32 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1971
Housing built before 1970
49.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.8%
Median annual property tax
$2,245
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
70.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,531
Average weekly wage
$1,107
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Education
Annual residential building permits (county)
66

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

OskaloosaState medianUS median
Typical home value$193,801$211,043$288,527
Median sale price$170,000$220,000$325,000
Median days on market37 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,245$1,927$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Oskaloosa, IA?
$193,801.
What is the median sale price in Oskaloosa, IA?
$170,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Oskaloosa, IA?
Median days on market: 37 days.
What is typical rent in Oskaloosa, IA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $946/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Oskaloosa, IA?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, strong wind.
Is Oskaloosa, IA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Oskaloosa, IA. 4 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Oskaloosa, IA?
Risk to homes is higher than 38% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Oskaloosa, IA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Oskaloosa, IA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Oskaloosa, IA?
4 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Oskaloosa, IA walkable?
Walkability index: 14.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Oskaloosa, IA?
Regional Price Parity: 87.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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