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Oak Hills, IA
Census-designated place in Des Moines County, Iowa.
Population
137
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
121
ZIP codes
0
Oak Hills and its ZIP codes
Oak Hills at a glance
- Oak Hills is about 2.1 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
Local data for Oak Hills, IA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Des Moines County. PPP loans are for Oak Hills.
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,600
20,080 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,329
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$498M
FY 2026, $12,792 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Oak Hills, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
639
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
129
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 15°F
41.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Oak Hills, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.9%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
15.0%
U.S. 12.1% +2.9 pts
Smoking
13.6%
U.S. 12.8% +0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.9%
U.S. 11.1% -6.2 pts
Cities near Oak Hills
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BurlingtonCity | 3.2 mi | 14.4 |
| West BurlingtonCity | 4.4 mi | 4.8 |
| Carman, ILCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 0.4 |
| Gulfport, ILVillage | 4.7 mi | 1.4 |
| WeverCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 1.5 |
| Lomax, ILVillage | 6.7 mi | 1.2 |
| AugustaCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 0.7 |
| BeaverdaleCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 3.2 |
| MiddletownCity | 7.7 mi | 0.5 |
| Dallas City, ILCity | 8.5 mi | 2.4 |
| Pontoosuc, ILVillage | 9.6 mi | 1.4 |
| DenmarkCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.7 |
| DanvilleCity | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| Gladstone, ILVillage | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| Stronghurst, ILVillage | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| Niota, ILCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Oak Hills, IA in?
- Oak Hills is in Des Moines County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Oak Hills, IA?
- About 137 people live in Oak Hills, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Oak Hills?
- Nearby places include Burlington (3.2 mi), West Burlington (4.4 mi), Carman, IL (4.7 mi), Gulfport, IL (4.7 mi), Wever (5.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023