Burr Oak City Property Records in Iowa

Burr Oak is a small unincorporated community in Winneshiek County in northeast Iowa, known for its Laura Ingalls Wilder history. Property records are kept by county offices rather than a city hall.

Deeds, mortgages and plats are recorded by the Winneshiek County Recorder in Decorah, the county seat. Ownership and valuation details come from the Winneshiek County Assessor, and tax statements and payments are handled by the Winneshiek County Treasurer. Recorded documents can also be searched statewide through Iowa Land Records, operated by the Iowa County Recorders Association. Foreclosures and quiet title actions are filed with the Iowa District Court for Winneshiek County through the Clerk of District Court. Older materials may be held by the State Historical Society of Iowa.

Avg. Household Income
Avg. Household Income:
$62,813
Avg. Home Price
Avg. Home Price:
$130,900
Avg. Property Tax Amount
Avg. Property Tax Amount:
$1,128
Avg. Property Tax
Avg. Property Tax:
0.86%
Median Gross Rent
Median Gross Rent:
$825 / mo
Owner Occupied Housing Rate
Owner Occupied Housing Rate:
76%
Population
Population:
234

Burr Oak Property and Community Statistics

What Is the Population Profile of Burr Oak

Burr Oak's population is entirely White, at 100% (234 people). Hispanic, Asian, Black, Two + Races, Other Race, American Indian, and Pacific Islander groups each have 0 residents.

White
100%
234
Hispanic
0%
0
Asian
0%
0
Black
0%
0
Two + Races
0%
0
Other Race
0%
0
American Indian
0%
0
Pacific Islander
0%
0

Burr Oak, Ratings Compared Across Iowa C

Burr Oak's ratings cover different aspects of life in the city. Cost of Living and Jobs have the highest grades at A-, followed by Nightlife at B+. Other notable ratings include Housing at B+, Access to Bars, Access to Coffee Shops, and Access to Restaurants at B, and Good for Young Professionals at B-. These ratings provide an overview of key quality-of-life categories.

Public Schools
Public Schools
N/G
Cost of Living
Cost of Living
A-
Health & Fitness
Health & Fitness
C+
Outdoor Activities
Outdoor Activities
C-
Nightlife
Nightlife
B+
Weather
Weather
C+
Commute
Commute
C
Access to Bars
Access to Bars
B
Access to Coffee Shops
Access to Coffee Shops
B
Access to Outdoor Activities
Access to Outdoor Activities
C-
Access to Parks
Access to Parks
C
Access to Restaurants
Access to Restaurants
B
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
N/G
Diversity
Diversity
C
Good for Families
Good for Families
C-
Good for Retirees
Good for Retirees
C-
Good for Young Professionals
Good for Young Professionals
B-
Housing
Housing
B+
Jobs
Jobs
A-
Walkability
Walkability
C-

How Educated Is Burr Oak

Burr Oak's Education data shows residents' educational attainment, including High School (63%), Associate Degree (22%), and Below High School (6%). The data also includes other available education levels.

High School
63%
Associate Degree
22%
Below High School
6%
Bachelor Degree
3%
Masters Degree
0%
Some College
0%
Doctorate
0%

When Were Homes Built

Burr Oak's Home Age data shows when homes were built across different construction periods. Most homes were built before 1939 (26%), followed by 2000 - Present (26%) and 1980 - 1999 (24%). The data also includes other available construction periods.

Before 1939
26%
2000 - Present
26%
1980 - 1999
24%
1960 - 1979
14%
1940 - 1959
9%

How Many Bedrooms Do Homes Have?

Burr Oak's Home Size data shows the distribution of homes by number of bedrooms. Most homes have 2 Bedrooms (67%), followed by 3 Bedrooms (22%) and 1 Bedroom (9%). The data also includes other available bedroom categories.

2 Bedrooms
67%
3 Bedrooms
22%
1 Bedroom
9%
4 Bedrooms
3%
5 or More Bedrooms
0%
No Bedrooms
0%

What Is the Average Age

Burr Oak's Population data shows the distribution of residents by age group. The largest groups are Under 10 (22%), 25 - 34 (19%), and 65 Plus (18%). The data also includes other available age groups.

Under 10
22%
25 - 34
19%
65 Plus
18%
55 - 64
17%
45 - 54
7%
35 - 44
7%
18 - 24
6%
10 - 17
4%

Property Market Trends at Burr Oak

Burr Oak's property market remains strong, with the median home price reaching approximately $130,900. Suburban areas, however, offer more affordable housing options. The rental market is also competitive, with the median rent around $825 per month. Despite high demand and limited inventory, the market remains resilient, attracting both buyers and investors seeking long-term value in Burr Oak's dynamic real estate landscape.

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