At a Glance
Median Income
$49,615
$31,931 per capita
Home Value
$85,500
Zillow: $168,372
Median Rent
$639/mo
18.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.0%
95.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.3%
14.3% 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?
B+
3.7 / 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 $49,615 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,931. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 445 business establishments, including 35 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Indianola is $85,500 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $168,372. Median rent is $639/month, with 18.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1947.
Education
13.0% of adults in Indianola hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Indianola has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population460
Median Age46.6 yrs
Density368/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$49,615
Per Capita$31,931
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.9%
County GDP$737M
Avg Weekly Wage$914
Housing
A+
Home Value$85,500
Rent$639
Ownership85.4%
Zillow$168,372
Housing Units211
Rent Burden18.7%
Health
Obesity41.3%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,044/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain20.1 in/yr
Elevation2,383 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.0%
High School+95.3%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute24 min
Broadband79.7%
Internet Speed39 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Indianola was built in 1947.
The nearest airport is Mc Cook Ben Nelson Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
27.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.