At a Glance
Median Income
$78,125
$36,388 per capita
Home Value
$228,100
Zillow: $304,044
Median Rent
$966/mo
28.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
708/100K
1,946/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.5%
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
3.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Indianola Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Indianola's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Indianola a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Indianola residents earn a median household income of $78,125 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,388. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,410 business establishments, including 83 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Indianola is $228,100 , 19% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $304,044. Median rent is $966/month, with 28.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Indianola reports 708 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 86% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,946/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
33.5% of adults in Indianola hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% below the national average).
97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Indianola has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population15,918
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density1,391/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$78,125
Per Capita$36,388
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$1,885M
Avg Weekly Wage$985
Housing
A+
Home Value$228,100
Rent$966
Ownership69.5%
Zillow$304,044
Housing Units6,375
Rent Burden28.6%
Crime
F
Violent708/100K
Property1,946/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault524/100K
Burglary351/100K
Health
Obesity39.7%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death6,398/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain37.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation959 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.5%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+10.9%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute22 min
Broadband89.8%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Indianola was founded in 1849.
The median home in Indianola was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.397 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
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