Oskaloosa, Iowa

About Oskaloosa

Oskaloosa, IA is a close-knit town located in southern Iowa counting 11,575 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Oskaloosa is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 8.06 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,436 residents per square mile.

📰 Oskaloosa News Today

• Four charged in Oskaloosa Kwik Star robbery Oskaloosa Herald · Aug 12
• Four Des Moines residents charged after armed robbery at Oskaloosa Kwik Star KCCI · Aug 12
• 4 Des Moines residents charged in Oskaloosa armed robbery investigation WHO13.com · Aug 12
• Suspects arrested in connection to armed robbery at Oskaloosa gas station - KYOU-TV KYOU-TV · Aug 12
• Photos: Waverly-Shell Rock vs. Oskaloosa in Iowa high school state volleyball tournament thegazette.com · Aug 17

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Oskaloosa Unique

• Positioned in southern 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

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 11,575.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Oskaloosa

• Asian Buffet — chinese
• Chuong Garden — chinese
• Maid-Rite — burger
• Pizza Hut — pizza
• Tasos Steakhouse — steak house
• The Peppertree — american

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Nelson Pioneer Farm Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Oskaloosa

• City Square Park reviews ★
• Edmundson Park reviews ★
• Hewitt Jaycee Park reviews ★
• Keating Jaycee Park reviews ★
• Peter's Wildlife · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Russell Wildlife Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Vanderbilt Park reviews ★
• Waterworks Park · Nature reserve reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Oskaloosa

• Oskaloosa Early Childhood Center - PK
• Oskaloosa Elementary School
• Oskaloosa High School
• Oskaloosa Middle School
• Oskaloosa Virtual Academy

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Mahaska Health Partnership ★★★★ (4/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Oskaloosa

🏘️ Nearby Communities