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Indianola, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Vermillion County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
207 Population 531/sq mi density
$42,125 Median Income $26,615 per capita
$61,000 Home Value $127,025 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$42,125 median income, 12.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$61,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Indianola, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$42,125
44% below
$26,615 per capita
Home Value
$61,000
78% below
Zillow: $127,025
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
3.6%
89% below
88.0% high school+
Unemployment
12.0%
233% above
13.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
24% above
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
293 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)

Income
56%
Home Value
22%
Poverty
109%
Bachelor's
11%
Unemployment
333%
Crime
0%
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 12.0% (233% 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 $127,025. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1948.

Safety & Crime

Indianola reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population207
Median Age54.9 yrs
Density531/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.1%

Economy

C
Median Income$42,125
Per Capita$26,615
Unemployment12.0%
Poverty13.5%
County GDP$1,134M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,124

Housing

A+
Home Value$61,000
Rent
Ownership88.0%
Zillow$127,025
Housing Units77
Rent Burden19.0%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity39.9%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death10,157/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain40.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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
Broadband83.0%
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.
21.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.