At a Glance
Median Income
$38,333
$17,959 per capita
Home Value
$80,000
Zillow: $144,543
Bachelor's Degree+
8.1%
79.1% high school+
Unemployment
10.4%
25.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
20.3% 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?
C+
2.7 / 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 $38,333 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,959. The unemployment rate stands at 10.4% (189% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 421 business establishments, including 45 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Indianola is $80,000 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $144,543. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Education
8.1% of adults in Indianola hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(76% below the national average).
79.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Indianola has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population158
Median Age29.3 yrs
Density494/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
D
Median Income$38,333
Per Capita$17,959
Unemployment10.4%
Poverty25.0%
County GDP$512M
Avg Weekly Wage$710
Housing
A+
Home Value$80,000
Rent
Ownership90.0%
Zillow$144,543
Housing Units60
Rent Burden29.3%
Health
Obesity39.8%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking20.3%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death14,640/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain49.8 in/yr
Elevation663 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.1%
High School+79.1%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute24 min
Broadband88.3%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Indianola was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Mc Alester Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
27.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.