Red OakIowa
Red Oak is a city in and the county seat of Montgomery County, Iowa, United States, located along the East Nishnabotna River. The population was 5,596 in the 2020 census, a decline from the 6,197 population in 2000..
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About Red Oak
Set in the southwestern part of Iowa, Red Oak is a close-knit town, home to 5,420 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Red Oak holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 3.93 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,379 residents per square mile.
What Makes Red Oak Unique
- Positioned in southwestern Iowa, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Iowa — one of 1,026 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 5,420.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Red Oak
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Montgomery County Historical Center · Museum
- The Restored Burlington Northern Depot & World War II Memori · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Red Oak
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Red Oak
- Inman Elementary School
- Red Oak Early Childhood Center
- Red Oak Junior/Senior High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Montgomery County Memorial Hospital · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.