Red Oak township, Iowa
Red Oak township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Red Oak township is a geographic entity located in Montgomery County, Iowa. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 5,843. The land area covers 34.84 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,843 | ±113 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 42.8 yrs | ±2.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,633 | ±130 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 2,889 | ±118 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,633 | ±130 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 256 | ±129 |
| Median Home Value | $108,800 | ±$22,408 |
| Median Gross Rent | $813 | ±$70 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $52,141 | ±$8,108 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,005 | ±$3,332 |
| Poverty Rate | 20.6% | ±5.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,157 | ±311 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3% | ±1.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,497 | ±275 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 84.1% | ±4.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 10,063 (2024)
ID: 164265
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: AUDITOR
PO BOX 469, RED OAK IA 51566-0469
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Education
Listing 8 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Red Oak | KG-06 | Red Oak, IA | |
| Regular School Red Oak | PK | Red Oak, IA | |
| Regular School Red Oak | 07-12 | Red Oak, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | Carson, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Essex, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Essex, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Griswold, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Griswold, IA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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RED OAK PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.8 mi away | 400 N 2ND ST, RED OAK, IA, 51566 |
(712) 623-6516
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STANTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.4 mi away | 501 ELLIOTT ST SUITE A, STANTON, IA, 51573 |
(712) 829-2290
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ELLIOTT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.7 mi away | 401 MAIN ST, ELLIOTT, IA, 51532 |
(712) 767-2355
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EMERSON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.1 mi away | 701 MORTON AVE, EMERSON, IA, 51533 |
(712) 824-7867
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VILLISCA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.9 mi away | 204 S 3RD AVE, VILLISCA, IA, 50864 |
(712) 826-2452
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LIED PUBLIC LIBRARY-ESSEX
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Library | 14.4 mi away | 508 IOWA AVE, ESSEX, IA, 51638 |
(712) 379-3355
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GRISWOLD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.7 mi away | 505 MAIN ST, GRISWOLD, IA, 51535 |
(712) 778-4130
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MALVERN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.7 mi away | 502 MAIN ST, MALVERN, IA, 51551 |
(712) 624-8554
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SHENANDOAH PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 20.1 mi away | 201 S ELM ST, SHENANDOAH, IA, 51601 |
(712) 246-2315
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LEWIS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 20.2 mi away | 412 W MAIN ST, LEWIS, IA, 51544 |
(712) 769-2228
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at RED OAK, IA US, located 2.4 miles from Red Oak township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.8° | 12.5° | 22.7° | 0.88" | 7.3" |
| February | 37.8° | 16.4° | 27.1° | 1.11" | 8.1" |
| March | 50.9° | 27.7° | 39.3° | 2.03" | 2.6" |
| April | 63.2° | 38.3° | 50.7° | 3.83" | 1.2" |
| May | 73.4° | 50.8° | 62.1° | 5.95" | 0.0" |
| June | 82.8° | 61.4° | 72.1° | 5.44" | 0.0" |
| July | 86.3° | 65.5° | 75.9° | 3.96" | 0.0" |
| August | 84.7° | 62.7° | 73.7° | 3.89" | 0.0" |
| September | 78.4° | 53.2° | 65.8° | 3.58" | 0.0" |
| October | 65.7° | 40.6° | 53.2° | 3.31" | 0.5" |
| November | 50.3° | 27.8° | 39.1° | 1.88" | 1.2" |
| December | 37.4° | 17.9° | 27.6° | 1.38" | 6.5" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Oak city | City | 1.3 mi | — |
| Stanton city | City | 6.4 mi | — |
| Coburg city | City | 8.1 mi | — |
| Elliott city | City | 8.7 mi | — |
| Emerson city | City | 10.1 mi | — |
| Villisca city | City | 13.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1913793555. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.