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Red Oak, IA

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Population
5,388
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,051 ft
Median Home Value
$99,700
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$812/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$50,109
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Red Oak

Red Oak is a welcoming southwest Iowa town of about 5,600 people, sitting along the banks of the East Nishnabotna River. As the county seat of Montgomery County, it blends rich history with everyday convenience, featuring a picturesque downtown square anchored by a grand red-brick courthouse. The town grew as a railroad hub and agricultural center, a legacy you can still explore today at the restored Burlington Northern Depot and World War II Museum.

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Living in Red Oak offers a quiet, affordable pace with strong community ties. Local families send their kids to the Red Oak Community School District, and residents enjoy neighborhood parks, sports leagues, and local events throughout the year. U.S. Route 34 runs right past town, making it easy to commute or take day trips into Omaha and Council Bluffs, which are only about an hour’s drive to the west.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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