This Is What Life Is Like In Small Town Iowa

Did you ever think IOWA would look so appealing? Cause it does!

Red Oak is in southwestern Iowa. It’s a clean cut community surrounded by corn fields about an hour east of Omaha, Nebraska. If you didn’t know about it, it would be hard to miss. Over the last years, the number of people who live here has been going down at a steady number. Some years, 40 folks leave town. Some years 100 people do. It’s all for the same reasons - kids want more exciting things to do, and there aren’t a lot of white collar jobs out this way.

As we’ll see, Red Oak might be shrinking, but not because it’s not great here.

If you look around the town square, you’ll see a lot of construction going on. Lots of the store fronts are getting fixed up, and there are new leases in the works. Above the storefronts, there are new apartments and condos springing up. There’s a lot of opportunity here for small businesses and families who want a cheaper, safer life.

I drove around Iowa for an entire week and stopped in every small town I came to. I have to say - you could do a lot worse for a small town in Iowa. Many of the small towns I saw looked stagnant. Not here.

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[KYBlooograz]

It's been nearly two years now since I moved from my hometown of Seattle, Washington to a small town in central Kentucky. Absolutely the best decision I've ever made. Safe, friendly, affordable and clean. No more traffic, homeless encampments everywhere with violence and drugs, and constant drama. Life is wonderful in small town America!

[pamelamays]

I hope small towns like this don't end up fading away over time.

[vikotto]

I’m a flight attendant of 33 years, and I’ve been all over the world, so I know my passengers and I’ve come to the conclusion that my favorite passengers are those from middle America. They are simple, conscientious, sensible and just down right nice.

[bartolomeestebanmurillo]

It makes me glad that places like this still exist in this country. We often focus on the negative instead of the positives. I'd like to move to a place like this someday.

[TayDays]

Look at the architecture. Town looks virtually untouched since the 1940s/1950s. And the fact that the residents have been there for their entire life just adds to the community feel.

[litaheffley]

Nice to know places like this still exist

[ColinBarrett]

I'm from the UK and was lucky enough to spend a few months exploring the US some years ago. I would move to small town mid-west America in a heartbeat. Red Oak looks like a really nice, peaceful small town. I bet there are some lovely people there.

[maryanneevans]

This is fascinating. A face of America you don't really get to see. Not exactly a "tourist destination" but exactly the kind of towns I am curious about! Excellent video and commentary. Watching from Switzerland😊

[Gguy]

I moved to San Diego from a small town in west Tennessee that is just like this place. It's one of the worst decisions I made in my life. Over Half of all my income goes towards just existing. Making friends has been impossible. People are really cold and distant by comparison. And forget about dating. The big cities just don't have good people. I've literally sat on the sidewalk in tears while people walked by like I didn't exist. Do you wanna be bored or do you want literally EVERYTHING to be more difficult and inconvenient? I'd rather be bored than have to drive around for 20 minutes to find a parking spot! Don't take small towns like this for granted, people

[lilaward]

Iowa native here..Our 6 kids and 14 grandkids live in Iowa.. Best place to raise a family❤️

[chunter]

Iowa is extremely underrated if you desire safe environment, clean cities, and friendly citizens.
Des Moines is legit nice town

[housepianist]

Being from Omaha, I can completely understand the appeal for small-town living. I’ve visited dozens of them over the decades and I’ve always teased my wife by saying, “I’m going to move here one day” for every town I’ve passed through or visited. I’m starting to become more serious about “one day” now, especially after watching this.

[jamesc.murray]

You hit the nail on the head, Nick, about Red Oak, Iowa. Nothing's wrong with Red Oak, Iowa!!!

[sarahm]

Looks like a movie set. Beautiful neighborhood. I’d love to raise my kids here.

[funkjazz]

I am glad there is a place in US that is not ridden with homeless people and is pleasant to live in because people support each other. That is how the whole World should be ❤

[johngalt]

My wife and I moved to Iowa last year from Nevada. Not to a small town though. We're 5 miles outside a VERY small town. Our nearest neighbor is a mile down the gravel road. We LOVE it. Surrounded by miles of corn fields. Its peaceful, the people are friendly, I just can't imagine living any other life. And yes, Iowa nice really is a thing.

[ericm]

These may not get the same number of views as the dystopian ones you make but both are important to see. Keep up the good work Nick.

[QueenB]

I raised my kids in Davenport Iowa. As soon as the kids got out on their own, I couldn’t wait to leave. Now after living in Mesa AZ for 37 years, I can’t wait to get outa here! Homelessness and fentanyl are everywhere! If it wasn’t for the snow, I’d move back in a heartbeat!

[jesusmarywillsaveyou]

White, 35yo male from Johannesburg, South Africa. This vid of Iowa filled me with great envy. I would love to live in small town communities in America where everyone is on the same page, working together to keep society grounded and safe. You guys are blessed, don’t take for granted. Always impressed by traditional American work ethic and family values. Godspeed

[joesprague]

Nick, you’re right.We need more Red Oak towns in this country.A fine example of what life could be like.Thanks for sharing.