City safety & data profile

Red OakTX

Red Oak, TX is a 12K-resident city in Ellis County with a median household income of $104,561.

Ellis County, Texas. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Red Oak, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Red Oak has a population larger than 13% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $366,100.

Data updated 2026-07-20

12K
Population
Top 87%
By size
$104,561
Median income
$366,100
Median home
5.2%
Poverty rate

The read on Red Oak

Red Oak posts a median household income higher than 73% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 27%
by median income, US cities

Where Red Oak income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$104,561 Top 27% higher than 73% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. TX $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Red Oak, TX beyond the headline numbers

Red Oak sits inside Ellis County, Texas, at roughly 32.52°N, -96.80°W. Population 12,022, $104,561 median household income. Median home value $366,100, median rent $1,920. Poverty rate 5.2%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Red Oak's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 42.8%, then obesity at 38.7%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Red Oak from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
12,022
Red Oak
Median Income
$104,561
+54% vs avg
Median Home Value
$366,100
+61% vs avg
Median Age
34
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Ellis County) - Red Oak's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
213K+40%
Median Income
$99,595+61%
Median Home Value
$348,600+154%
Poverty Rate
6.9%-42%
Unemployment
4.4%-46%

Economics

Economics indicators for Red Oak, TX
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,920/mo
Poverty Rate
5.2% -63% vs avg
Unemployment 6%
Bachelor's Degree+ 36.7%
Work From Home 15%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 30.1%
African American 43.1%
Asian 1.7%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.3%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
42.8%
Obesity
38.7%
High Blood Pressure
35%
Physical Inactivity
26%
Frequent Mental Distress
17.6%
Binge Drinking
16.6%
Lack of Health Insurance
14.6%
Frequent Physical Distress
12.7%
Current Smoking
12.6%
Diabetes
11.8%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 58.7%
Annual Checkup 75.2%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
10.7%
Coronary Heart Disease
4.9%
Stroke
3%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of Red Oak, TX? ▼
Red Oak, TX has a population of 12,022 people, located in Ellis County, Texas.
What is the median household income in Red Oak? ▼
The median household income in Red Oak, TX is $104,561 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 5.2%.
What is the median home value in Red Oak? ▼
The median home value in Red Oak, TX is $366,100. Median rent is $1,920/month.
What are the top health concerns in Red Oak? ▼
The top health indicators in Red Oak include Short Sleep Duration (42.8%), Obesity (38.7%), High Blood Pressure (35%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in Red Oak? ▼
The median age in Red Oak, TX is 34 years. 36.7% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Red Oak, TX is located in Ellis County, Texas. With a population of 12K and a $104,561 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Safety alerts for the Red Oak area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Red Oak's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Ellis County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.