Red Oak, Iowa
Red Oak: city in and county seat of Montgomery County, Iowa, United States
About
Red Oak is a city located in the county of Montgomery in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,742 and a population density of 554 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,271 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Red Oak
| Population | 5,271 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Iowa (United States) |
| County | Montgomery County |
| Phone Area Codes | 712 |
| Area | 10.36 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.0097,-95.2256 |
| Altitude | 1,050 feet / 320 meters |
| Capital city | Red Oak is capital of Montgomery County |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 04:14:31 (18th April 2026) |
| Postal code | 51566 |
| Density | 509 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -8.94% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 55℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Red Oak is located at 41°0'35"N 95°13'32"W (41.0097200, -95.2255500).
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Weather
A slight chance of rain showers before 7am. Sunny, with a high near 55. Northwest wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipita...
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Red Oak decreased by 8.94% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,742 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,676 | -1.16% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,629 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,561 | -1.22% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,551 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,426 | -2.3% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,410 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,396 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,305 | -1.72% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,276 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,271 | -0.09% | estimation process |
Nearby Transit Stations (2)
Rail and bus stations connected to Red Oak, IA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OMA | Omaha | 1003 S. 9th Street | RAIL |
| CRN | Creston | Pine and Adams Avenue | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Red Oak.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Red Oak Post Office | Red Oak (IA) | 51566 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Red Oak, Texas city in and county seat of Montgomery County, Iowa, United States with a population of 14,098 people.
- Red Oak, North Carolina city in Nash County, North Carolina, United States of America with a population of 3,492 people.
- Red Oak, Oklahoma town in Latimer County, Oklahoma, United States with a population of 480 people.
Other cities in Montgomery County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Montgomery County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Villisca | 1,143 | City in Montgomery County, Iowa, United States |
| Stanton | 648 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Elliott | 319 | Human settlement in Montgomery County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Grant | 84 | City from Montgomery County, Iowa |
| Coburg | 39 | City in Iowa, US |
Distance to Other Cities
Red Oak distances to largest Iowa cities