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Oskaloosa, IA

Mahaska CountyElev. 256 m
Population
11,492
Median home
$128,900
Disaster risk
Very Low
Public schools
5
Sex offenders
3

Overview

About Oskaloosa

Oskaloosa is home to roughly 11,492 residents. Oskaloosa sits in Mahaska County. The median age is 37.9 and the median household income is $62,172. Homes carry a median value of $128,900, and about 61% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (91.8%). Around 26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 16 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
11,492
Median age
37.9
Median household income
$62,172
Per-capita income
$35,799
Poverty rate
16.1%
High-school grad or higher
94%
Bachelor's degree or higher
26%
Unemployment
4.2%
Avg. commute
15.8 min
Work from home
5.5%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White91.8%
Hispanic or Latino2.6%
Black1.9%
Asian1.7%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts39.8%
Production, transportation & material moving22.9%
Sales & office16.4%
Service13.5%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance7.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$128,900
Median gross rent
$880/mo
Owner-occupied
60.5%
Median year built
1964
Households
4,656
Avg. household size
2.32

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Oskaloosa has 5 public schools — 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading62%
Math67%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Oskaloosa High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Oskaloosa Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Oskaloosa Elementary SchoolElementary
Oskaloosa Virtual AcademyOther
Oskaloosa Early Childhood Center - PKGrades -1–-1

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime32% below national
Oskaloosa262
Iowa280
United States386
↓ 49% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime41% below national
Oskaloosa1,144
Iowa1,487
United States1,952
↓ 38% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Oskaloosa Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Oskaloosa.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very Low
Top hazards · Mahaska County
DroughtRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate
Cold waveRelatively Low
HailRelatively Low
Heat waveRelatively Low
Ice stormRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Oskaloosa is in Mahaska County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Oskaloosa sits in Mahaska County. Elevation ~256 m.

Population trend
12K11K11,49220002024
Map of Oskaloosa
Oskaloosa, IA
Where Oskaloosa is
Des MoinesCedar RapidsDavenportSiouxIowaAnkenyOskaloosa
Historic places

37 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Stock Judging PavilionSeeberger-Loring-Kilburn HouseShoemake, John H., HouseNelson, Daniel, House and BarnSmith-Johnson HouseVoorhees, John K., HouseMahaska County CourthouseAlsop, Carroll, House
Notable people from Oskaloosa
Chester ConklinPatrick O'BryantArthur RussellFrank Friday FletcherAl SwearengenBill S. BallingerCecil W. StoughtonRoscoe B. WoodruffDulah Marie EvansCharles Seeberger
People searches in Oskaloosa
Michael Smith (2)John Smith (2)James SmithDavid SmithRobert SmithMichael JohnsonJohn JohnsonJames JohnsonMichael WilliamsWilliam SmithDavid JohnsonRobert JohnsonJohn WilliamsMichael BrownMichael JonesJames WilliamsDavid WilliamsJohn BrownRobert WilliamsJohn JonesWilliam JohnsonMary SmithJames BrownJames Jones
Nearby cities
Pella (16 mi)Ottumwa (22 mi)Grinnell (31 mi)Newton (35 mi)Fairfield (40 mi)Indianola (48 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Oskaloosa, IA (3)

Public sex-offender registry records for Oskaloosa, Iowa.

Steven Irineo Gonzalez, 39
Oskaloosa · 52577
AKA Taco, The Steve
Kevin Coin Mckee, 43
Oskaloosa · Mahaska County · 52577
AKA Kevin Coin Mc Kee, Kevin C Mckee
John Wayne Williams, 47
Oskaloosa · Mahaska County · 52577
AKA John Wayne Shaggy, Williams John Wayne

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Oskaloosa — frequently asked

What is the population of Oskaloosa, Iowa?
Oskaloosa has a population of about 11,492, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Oskaloosa?
The median home value in Oskaloosa is $128,900, and the median gross rent is $880/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Oskaloosa safe? What is the crime rate?
Oskaloosa Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 262 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Oskaloosa face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Mahaska County as "Very Low" overall, with top hazards including drought, strong wind, cold wave.
How many schools are in Oskaloosa?
Oskaloosa has 5 public schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Oskaloosa?
Public registry data lists 3 registered sex offenders in or near Oskaloosa. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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