Nebraska
Indianola is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 460. Residents earn $49,615 per year, which is 34% below the national average.
Based on current data, Indianola receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Indianola offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Indianola is $49,615, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Indianola is $85,500, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $639 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
13.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Indianola experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.1 inches, including 15.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 98.0% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.0% |
| 85% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $49,615 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,931 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $914 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $71,366 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.9% |
| 93% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 445 |
| County GDP | $737M |
| Restaurants | 35 |
| Healthcare | 45 |
| Retail | 70 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,723 |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.52% |
| Commute Time | 23.5 min |
| Work from Home | 1.4% |
| Census Median | $85,500 |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $158,204 |
| Census Median Rent | $639 |
| 45% below US avg |
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
| Owner-Occupied | 85.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,723 |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.52% |
| Obesity | 41.3% |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.7% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| COPD | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.0% |
| Depression | 20.2% |
| Mental Distress | 15.3% |
| Physical Distress | 11.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.5% |
| Premature Death | 9,044/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 79.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 45 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 22.1 inches |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 15.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,383 ft (726 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 368/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2346°N, 100.4198°W |
| County FIPS | 31145 |
Winner: Republican by 68.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.0% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 368/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 45 |
| Restaurants | 35 |
| Retail Stores | 70 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 23.5 min |
| Work from Home | 1.4% |