Oskaloosa Metro Area, IA Economy


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Oskaloosa, IA Metro Area is a great place to live if you are looking for an affordable living. The average 2 bedroom rent in this metro area is $800, while the US average is $1,430. It also has an index score of 94 in grocery costs versus the national average of 100. Oskaloosa is home to many local companies such as John Deere, Mahaska Health Partnership, Mahaska Bottling Company and many more. If you're looking for convenient living at a reasonable price, then Oskaloosa could be the perfect location for you.

Oskaloosa Metro Area has an unemployment rate of 3.9%. The US average is 6.0%.

Oskaloosa Metro Area has seen the job market increase by 0.1% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 21.3%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Oskaloosa Metro Area
- The Sales Tax Rate for Oskaloosa Metro Area is 7.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Oskaloosa Metro Area is 9.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Oskaloosa Metro Area
- The average income of a Oskaloosa Metro Area resident is $24,875 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Oskaloosa Metro Area resident is $60,617 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyOskaloosa, IowaUnited States
  3.96
  -4.0%-6.2%
  21.3%33.5%
  7.0%6.2%
  7.5%4.6%
  $31,171$37,638
  $60,617$69,021
  $77,069$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  5.8%1.2%
  0.3%0.5%
  7.3%6.8%
  27.8%10.0%
  2.1%2.5%
  10.8%11.0%
  4.1%4.8%
  0.7%0.8%
  1.4%1.9%
  2.3%4.7%
  0.8%1.9%
  2.5%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  1.5%4.2%
  9.2%9.3%
  9.9%14.0%
  1.1%2.1%
  5.8%7.0%
  4.9%4.8%
  1.7%4.7%
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