Oskaloosa, Iowa · ZIP 52577

Oskaloosa — ZIP 52577

Oskaloosa (52577) scores 71/100 — Good for Iowa. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $195K.

Overall NeighborScore

B-Good

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100

Violent crime share23%

Property crime share77%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index77/100

Avg math proficiency63%

Avg reading proficiency67%

Schools nearby4

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index54/100

Typical home value$195K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$195K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

164

Violent Crime

Property Crime

125

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Mahaska County, Iowa (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Oskaloosa Middle School	06–08	404	67%	71%
Oskaloosa Elementary School	KG–05	903	65%	61%
Oskaloosa High School	09–12	632	58%	70%
Oskaloosa Early Childhood Center - PK	PK–PK	109	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

14,336

Median Income

$66K

Homeownership

66%

Median Age

39.3 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 52577 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 52577 has a school score of 77/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 52577 is approximately $195K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 52577 in Oskaloosa has an overall NeighborScore of 71/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.