At a Glance
Median Income
$42,125
$26,615 per capita
Home Value
$61,000
Zillow: $130,262
Bachelor's Degree+
3.6%
88.0% high school+
Unemployment
25.0%
13.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
15.5% smoking rate
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?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Indianola residents earn a median household income of $42,125 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,615. The unemployment rate stands at 25.0% (594% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 294 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Indianola is $61,000 , 78% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $130,262. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1948.
Education
3.6% of adults in Indianola hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(89% below the national average).
88.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Indianola has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population207
Median Age54.9 yrs
Density531/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans13.1%
Economy
C
Median Income$42,125
Per Capita$26,615
Unemployment25.0%
Poverty13.5%
County GDP$1,134M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,124
Housing
A+
Home Value$61,000
Rent
Ownership88.0%
Zillow$130,262
Housing Units77
Rent Burden19.0%
Health
Obesity39.9%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death10,157/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain40.4 in/yr
Elevation672 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.6%
High School+88.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute26 min
Broadband83.1%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Indianola was built in 1948.
18.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Vermilion Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.412 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.