At a Glance
Median Income
$45,000
$26,972 per capita
Home Value
$71,700
Zillow: $113,255
Violent Crime
60/100K
2,351/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.2%
82.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
18.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Iola Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Iola's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Iola 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
Iola residents earn a median household income of $45,000 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,972. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 314 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Iola is $71,700 , 75% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $113,255. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.
Safety & Crime
Iola reports 60 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,351/100K.
Education
5.2% of adults in Iola hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(85% below the national average).
82.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Iola has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population71
Median Age57.3 yrs
Density74/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans64.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$45,000
Per Capita$26,972
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$699M
Avg Weekly Wage$977
Housing
A+
Home Value$71,700
Rent
Ownership80.6%
Zillow$113,255
Housing Units31
Rent Burden19.5%
Crime
F
Violent60/100K
Property2,351/100K
Health
Obesity40.6%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death8,233/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain46.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation525 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.2%
High School+82.8%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute28 min
Broadband36.0%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Iola was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Lawrenceville-Vincennes International (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
44.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
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