Red Oak is a city in Iowa state in USA with a population of 5323 residents.. The poverty rate of Red Oak is 14.3%, which is 2% higher than national average. The typical household in Red Oak earns $50524 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 49.4% 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 Red Oak, only 91% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Red Oak remained 4.4%, which is 6% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Red Oak, only 18% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 34% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Red Oak is 80, which is 20% lower than national average. Median home value in Red Oak is $77400 , which is 66% lower than national average. While median income in Red Oak remained $50524, which is 25% lower than national average.