Livability Score

79
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities D-

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (4) F
Penn Central Theatre
Cinema
Amphitheatre
Theatre Arts
George Daily Community Auditorium
Theatre Arts
McGrew Fine Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Nelson Pioneer Farm Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (14) D-
Rock Island Tap
Bar
KFC
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
CB Liquor
Alcohol
Wendy's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Taco John's
Fast Food
Taco John's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Udders
Sweets
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (4) C-
Fareway
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Wigg's
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (15) A+
City Square Park
Park
Keating Jaycee Park
Park
Hewitt Jaycee Park
Park
Edmundson Park
Park
Vanderbilt Park
Park
Shops (22) D-
Penn Central Mall
Mall
Casey's General Store
Convenience Store
Casey's General Store
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Slumberland
Furniture
Headquarters Salon & Spa
Hairdresser
Kum & Go
Convenience Store
Rent-A-Center
Furniture
Signature Salon
Hairdresser
Casey's General Store
Convenience Store
Casey's General Store
Convenience Store
Casey's General Store
Convenience Store
RadioShack
Electronics
The Shoe Dept.
Clothing
Shoe Department
Shoes
Malcom Lumber
Home Improvement
Malcom Lumber
Home Improvement
Kum & Go
Convenience Store
Sears
Department Store
Murphy USA
Convenience Store
Bobzilla's Bicycle Werks
Bicycle
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.2% take public transportation in Oskaloosa.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.2% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Oskaloosa is 83/100 - which is 7% lower than Iowa.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D
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crime C

Oskaloosa crime rates are 1,612 per 100k, which is equal to Iowa
Property Crime
1,176 crimes per 100k B+
Violent Crime
436 crimes per 100k D
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employment C-

The median income in Oskaloosa is $49,856 - which is 9% lower than Iowa.
Med. Household Income
$49,856 F
Unemployment Rate
2.6% A-
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (14)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Oskaloosa Fire Department
Fire Station
Mahaska County Sheriffs Office
Police
Oskaloosa Police Department
Police
Town Square Dental Care
Dentist
Central Vision Center
Doctor
Oskaloosa Vision Center
Doctor
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Mahaska Drug
Pharmacy
Mahaska Drug
Pharmacy
Medical Group
Doctor
Mahaska Health Partnership
Hospital
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walmart Vision Center
Doctor
Oskaloosa Care Center
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A-
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housing A

Oskaloosa home prices are $93,000 - which is 30% lower than Iowa
Home Price
$93,000 F
Home Appreciation Rate
-3% C-
Home Affordability
1.9x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools B-

The Oskaloosa graduation rate is 85% - which is 3% lower than Iowa
School Test Scores
64% C
High School Grad. Rates
85% C
Elementary Schools (3) F
Oskaloosa Christian School
Oskaloosa Middle School
Oskaloosa Elementary School
High Schools (1) F
Oskaloosa High School
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ratings A+

Oskaloosa has an overall rating of 100% from 1 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (0)
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Oskaloosa, Iowa - My Hometown! 5 rating By Anonymous ( May 28, 2018) I grew up in Oskaloosa and came back here after attending college and I wouldn't have it any other way. This is a family friendly community with several different things to do, no matter what time of the year it is.

With this being in the mid-west we get a taste for all four o ...Read More f the seasons. Summertime is especially grand here as we have a parade and fireworks in July, several street festivals with lots of music, and a carnival comes to town too! We have several different parks for the kids to spend the day playing at, or camping locations where you can hike and fish as well if you choose.

The school district here is great and the teachers really listen to the parents concerns and goals for their children. And the job market is expanding no matter what type of job you are looking for.

Living here is really great, it's a happy, friendly place that I am very proud to call home! Read Less
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      D- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Oskaloosa? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      City Square Park
      Keating Jaycee Park
      Hewitt Jaycee Park
      Edmundson Park
      Vanderbilt Park

      Entertainment

      Penn Central Theatre
      Amphitheatre
      George Daily Community Auditorium
      McGrew Fine Arts Center
      Nelson Pioneer Farm Museum

      Food & Drink

      Rock Island Tap
      KFC
      KFC
      CB Liquor
      Wendy's
      Wendy's
      Taco Bell
      McDonald's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Oskaloosa? Of all people who commute, 0.2% take public transportation in Oskaloosa.
      Drive to Work
      79%

      3% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      6%

      4% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Oskaloosa? The cost of living in Oskaloosa is 83/100 - which is 7% lower than Iowa.
      Oskaloosa
      83

      17% less expensive than average

      Iowa
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C Crime

      What is the crime rate in Oskaloosa? Oskaloosa crime rates are 1,612, which are equal to Iowa
      Total Crime
      1,612 per 100k people

      31% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 63

      31% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -4%

      Year over year crime is down

      C- Employment

      What is the median income in Oskaloosa? The median income in Oskaloosa is $49,856 which is 9% lower than Iowa.
      Median household income
      $49,85610% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $27,9206% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      44% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Oskaloosa a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Oskaloosa Care Center
      Mahaska Health Partnership

      Pharmacies

      Walmart Pharmacy
      Mahaska Drug
      Hy-Vee Pharmacy
      Mahaska Drug

      Doctors

      Central Vision Center
      Medical Group
      Oskaloosa Vision Center
      Walmart Vision Center

      A Housing

      What are Oskaloosa home prices? Oskaloosa home prices are $93,000 - which is 30% lower than Iowa
      Median home value
      $93,00050% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $71125% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      58%

      9% lower than the US average

      B- Schools

      Does Oskaloosa have good schools? The Oskaloosa graduation rate is 85% - which is 3% lower than Iowa
      High school grad. rates
      85%

      3% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      64%

      32% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      1% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Oskaloosa a good place to live? Oskaloosa has an overall rating of 100% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      100%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      100%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      n/a%

      0 total surveys

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