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Red Oak, IA — ZIP 51566

Population: 7,010 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 51566 (Red Oak, IA) is $136,004 — down 1.4% over the past year. Typical rent runs $714/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$136,004

Median home value

-1.4%

1-year change

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$136,004
1-year appreciation
-1.4%
3-year appreciation
+11.6%
5-year appreciation
+26.4%
10-year appreciation
+65.7%
All-time peak (2025-09)
$139,597
House Price Index (state)
379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

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

Market activity

For-sale inventory
47
New listings (monthly)
10

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

Rents

Typical rent
$714/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$730/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$880/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$960/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,320/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,410/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

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

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
Inman Elementary School, Red Oak Junior/Senior High School, Red Oak Early Childhood Center

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 36% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
36.9%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
51.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
40.0°F
Annual precipitation
39.8 in
Annual snowfall
23.1 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
226
Days with Moderate air quality
131
Highest AQI recorded (year)
147

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail (41 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Red Oak Municipal Airport (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
MONTGOMERY COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+21 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,962
Housing built before 1970
60.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.9%
Median annual property tax
$2,220
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
62.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,150
Average weekly wage
$919
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Information
Annual residential building permits (county)
13

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

How it compares

ZIP 51566State medianUS median
Median home value$136,004$211,348$289,727
Typical rent$714/mo$1,175/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,220$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 median home value in ZIP 51566?
$136,004.
What is typical rent in ZIP 51566?
Typical rent: $714/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 51566?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 51566?
Risk to homes is higher than 36% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 51566?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 51566?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 51566?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in ZIP 51566?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 51566?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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