Iola, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Allen County County
Iola, KS
At a Glance
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)
Is Iola a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Iola residents earn a median household income of $50,417 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,689. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 400 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Iola is $78,100 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $94,353. Median rent is $689/month, with 26.2% 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 1959.
Safety & Crime
Iola reports 567 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 49% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,022/100K.
Education
22.9% of adults in Iola hold a bachelor's degree or higher (32% below the national average). 91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Iola has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches.