At a Glance
Median Income
$95,469
$50,822 per capita
Home Value
$478,100
Zillow: $670,136
Median Rent
$1,415/mo
27.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
39/100K
1,459/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.3%
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
4.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.8%
10.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
237 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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Indianola a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 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 $95,469 , which is 27% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,822. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,739 business establishments, including 580 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Indianola is $478,100 , 70% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $670,136. Median rent is $1,415/month, with 27.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Safety & Crime
Indianola reports 39 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 90% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,459/100K.
Education
40.3% of adults in Indianola hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% above the national average).
93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Indianola has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 237 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population3,517
Median Age45.7 yrs
Density669/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$95,469
Per Capita$50,822
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$18,349M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,377
Housing
B+
Home Value$478,100
Rent$1,415
Ownership81.9%
Zillow$670,136
Housing Units1,690
Rent Burden27.6%
Crime
F
Violent39/100K
Property1,459/100K
Health
Obesity31.8%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking10.6%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death6,099/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days237/yr
Rain56.9 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation393 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.3%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+12.5%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute38 min
Broadband96.5%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Indianola was built in 1991.
19.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Seattle Paine Field International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 580 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
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