At a Glance
Median Income
$13,750
$11,511 per capita
Home Value
$262,500
Zillow: $248,140
Median Rent
$624/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
531/100K
850/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.8%
74.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
53.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 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?
D
1.6 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Iola residents earn a median household income of $13,750 , which is 82% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $11,511. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 53.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,571 business establishments, including 170 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Iola is $262,500 , 7% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $248,140. Median rent is $624/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1943.
Safety & Crime
Iola reports 531 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 40% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 850/100K.
Education
12.8% of adults in Iola hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% below the national average).
74.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Iola has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population129
Median Age28.7 yrs
Density478/mi²
Male / Female30% / 71%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans100.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$13,750
Per Capita$11,511
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty53.1%
County GDP$3,276M
Avg Weekly Wage$972
Housing
F
Home Value$262,500
Rent$624
Ownership15.0%
Zillow$248,140
Housing Units73
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent531/100K
Property850/100K
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death8,535/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain43.5 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation660 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.8%
High School+74.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute16 min
Broadband60.0%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Iola was built in 1943.
The nearest airport is Williamsport Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
40.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 170 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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