30 Miles Away Communities within a 30-minute drive

Oskaloosa, Iowa

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Hospital

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Overview

Located in the Iowa community of Oskaloosa, Oskaloosa Care Center is a critical healthcare facility that serves a significant population base. The communities reachable within a 30-minute drive demonstrate the geographic and demographic scope of this location's influence. By examining these nearby incorporated places, we can better understand the role Oskaloosa Care Center plays in the region.

Population catchment

The 30-minute driving radius around Oskaloosa Care Center encompasses a combined population of approximately 37,221 residents across 17 incorporated communities. Oskaloosa leads as the most populous nearby community with 11,558 residents, representing roughly 31% of the total catchment population. Rounding out the top three are Pella with 10,464 residents and Knoxville with 7,595, providing further evidence of the population concentration near Oskaloosa Care Center. Together, the top three communities account for a substantial share of the overall population base, underscoring the concentrated nature of the area's demographics.

Regional dependence

The relationship between the smaller towns and the larger communities near Oskaloosa Care Center reflects a pattern of regional dependence typical in Iowa. Of the 17 nearby communities, 14 have populations below 5,000, indicating that these residents likely rely on Oskaloosa and similar centers for goods and services. This dynamic reinforces the importance of Oskaloosa Care Center as a regional destination.

Geographic interpretation

From a geographic perspective, the area surrounding Oskaloosa Care Center can be characterized as suburban. A mix of mid-sized communities characterizes the area, with some places exceeding 10,000 residents while others maintain smaller-town populations. The presence of Oskaloosa as the dominant population center creates a moderately concentrated pattern, with progressively smaller communities extending outward. The median community population in this catchment is 487, indicating that most communities are substantially smaller than the dominant center. Understanding this settlement structure helps contextualize the role of Oskaloosa Care Center within the broader regional framework.

Identifiers: city

RankCommunityPopulation
1 Oskaloosa (city), IA11,558
2 Pella (city), IA10,464
3 Knoxville (city), IA7,595
4 Monroe (city), IA1,967
5 New Sharon (city), IA1,262
6 Eddyville (city), IA970
7 Fremont (city), IA708
8 What Cheer (city), IA607
9 University Park (city), IA487
10 Beacon (city), IA445
11 Delta (city), IA264
12 Harvey (city), IA236
13 Leighton (city), IA158
14 Kirkville (city), IA157
15 Rose Hill (city), IA157
16 Keomah Village (city), IA110
17 Chillicothe (city), IA76

Walmart

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Overview

As a major retail destination in Oskaloosa, Iowa, Walmart Garden Center occupies a central position within the regional infrastructure. This retail store connects residents across multiple incorporated places, making it a focal point for the surrounding area. Analyzing the population within a 30-minute drive sheds light on how this location fits into the broader community network.

Population catchment

The catchment area surrounding Walmart Garden Center includes 18 incorporated communities with a combined population of roughly 37,608. Oskaloosa anchors this population base at 11,558 residents, comprising approximately 31% of the total. Pella and Knoxville, with populations of 10,464 and 7,595 respectively, round out the top three communities by population in the 30-minute radius. The distribution of population across these communities paints a picture of the regional demographic landscape.

Regional dependence

The data reveals that 15 communities out of 18 near Walmart Garden Center have fewer than 5,000 residents. These smaller incorporated places look to Oskaloosa and its surrounding infrastructure for commerce, employment, and civic services. This hub-and-spoke dynamic underscores how locations like Walmart Garden Center function as critical nodes in the regional network of Iowa.

Geographic interpretation

The suburban nature of the area around Walmart Garden Center is reflected in the population data. The region blends suburban and semi-rural characteristics, with 2 communities above 10,000 residents alongside a collection of smaller incorporated places. With Oskaloosa as the primary urban anchor and numerous smaller places in the vicinity, the region displays a moderately concentrated demographic pattern. The median community size of 466 residents reveals that the majority of incorporated places in the area are substantially smaller relative to Oskaloosa. These geographic factors contribute to the significance of Walmart Garden Center within the surrounding community network.

Identifiers: city

RankCommunityPopulation
1 Oskaloosa (city), IA11,558
2 Pella (city), IA10,464
3 Knoxville (city), IA7,595
4 Monroe (city), IA1,967
5 New Sharon (city), IA1,262
6 Eddyville (city), IA970
7 Fremont (city), IA708
8 What Cheer (city), IA607
9 University Park (city), IA487
10 Beacon (city), IA445
11 Bussey (city), IA387
12 Delta (city), IA264
13 Harvey (city), IA236
14 Leighton (city), IA158
15 Kirkville (city), IA157
16 Rose Hill (city), IA157
17 Keomah Village (city), IA110
18 Chillicothe (city), IA76

Overview

Located in the Iowa community of Oskaloosa, Walmart Pharmacy is a major retail destination that serves a significant population base. The communities reachable within a 30-minute drive demonstrate the geographic and demographic scope of this location's influence. By examining these nearby incorporated places, we can better understand the role Walmart Pharmacy plays in the region.

Population catchment

The 30-minute driving radius around Walmart Pharmacy encompasses a combined population of approximately 63,137 residents across 19 incorporated communities. Ottumwa leads as the most populous nearby community with 25,529 residents, representing roughly 40% of the total catchment population. Rounding out the top three are Oskaloosa with 11,558 residents and Pella with 10,464, providing further evidence of the population concentration near Walmart Pharmacy. Together, the top three communities account for a substantial share of the overall population base, underscoring the concentrated nature of the area's demographics.

Regional dependence

The relationship between the smaller towns and the larger communities near Walmart Pharmacy reflects a pattern of regional dependence typical in Iowa. Of the 19 nearby communities, 15 have populations below 5,000, indicating that these residents likely rely on Ottumwa and similar centers for goods and services. This dynamic reinforces the importance of Walmart Pharmacy as a regional destination.

Geographic interpretation

From a geographic perspective, the area surrounding Walmart Pharmacy can be characterized as urban. The presence of 3 communities above 10,000 residents reflects a mature metropolitan or suburban region with concentrated population. The presence of Ottumwa as the dominant population center creates a concentrated pattern, with progressively smaller communities extending outward. The median community population in this catchment is 487, indicating that most communities are substantially smaller than the dominant center. Understanding this settlement structure helps contextualize the role of Walmart Pharmacy within the broader regional framework.

Identifiers: city

RankCommunityPopulation
1 Ottumwa (city), IA25,529
2 Oskaloosa (city), IA11,558
3 Pella (city), IA10,464
4 Knoxville (city), IA7,595
5 Monroe (city), IA1,967
6 New Sharon (city), IA1,262
7 Eddyville (city), IA970
8 Fremont (city), IA708
9 What Cheer (city), IA607
10 University Park (city), IA487
11 Beacon (city), IA445
12 Bussey (city), IA387
13 Delta (city), IA264
14 Harvey (city), IA236
15 Leighton (city), IA158
16 Kirkville (city), IA157
17 Rose Hill (city), IA157
18 Keomah Village (city), IA110
19 Chillicothe (city), IA76