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Oskaloosa, IA

Oskaloosa, IA.

Population: 14,585 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Oskaloosa, IA is $194,527 — up 7.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $315,000 after a median 115.5 days on market. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$194,527

Median home value

+7.6%

1-year change

115.5

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$194,527
1-year appreciation
+7.6%
3-year appreciation
+16.8%
5-year appreciation
+34.5%
10-year appreciation
+85.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$194,527
House Price Index (state)
379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$315,000
Median list price
$259,950
Median price per sqft
$193
Median days on market
115.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
50
Sale-to-list ratio
95.5%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+3.2%
New listings (monthly)
18

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$696/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$870/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,088/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,415/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,633/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
5
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Oskaloosa Elementary School, Oskaloosa High School, Oskaloosa Middle School, Oskaloosa Early Childhood Center - PK, Oskaloosa Virtual Academy

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
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
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
50.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
42.9 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 nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
MAHASKA HEALTH PARTNERSHIP
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-32 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,971
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
6,361
Average weekly wage
$999
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Education
Annual residential building permits (county)
12

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

How it compares

OskaloosaState medianUS median
Median home value$194,527$211,348$289,727
Median sale price$315,000$220,000$325,000
Median days on market116 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 median home value in Oskaloosa, IA?
$194,527.
What is the median sale price in Oskaloosa, IA?
$315,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Oskaloosa, IA?
Median days on market: 115.5 days.
What is typical rent in Oskaloosa, IA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,088/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, strongWind.
Is Oskaloosa, IA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
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?
5 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
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: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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