Oskaloosa is a city in Iowa state in USA with a population of 11727 residents.. The poverty rate of Oskaloosa is 19.5%, which is 39% higher than national average. The typical household in Oskaloosa earns $49856 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 50.1% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Oskaloosa, only 90% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Oskaloosa remained 4%, which is 15% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Oskaloosa, only 22% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 28% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Oskaloosa is 83, which is 17% lower than national average. Median home value in Oskaloosa is $93000 , which is 60% lower than national average. While median income in Oskaloosa remained $49856, which is 26% lower than national average.