At a Glance
Median Income
$52,917
$31,242 per capita
Home Value
$170,300
Zillow: $488,159
Median Rent
$743/mo
47.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
372/100K
2,914/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.1%
84.5% high school+
Unemployment
10.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.3%
13.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F
301 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 $52,917 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,242. The unemployment rate stands at 10.0% (178% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,241 business establishments, including 613 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Iola is $170,300 , 40% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $488,159. Median rent is $743/month, with 47.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Safety & Crime
Iola reports 372 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 2% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,914/100K.
Education
17.1% of adults in Iola hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% below the national average).
84.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Iola has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population286
Median Age57.3 yrs
Density278/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
C+
Median Income$52,917
Per Capita$31,242
Unemployment10.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$15,745M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,046
Housing
A+
Home Value$170,300
Rent$743
Ownership72.1%
Zillow$488,159
Housing Units185
Rent Burden47.0%
Crime
F
Violent372/100K
Property2,914/100K
Health
Obesity33.3%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,298/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain41.8 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation339 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.1%
High School+84.5%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute34 min
Broadband63.6%
Internet Speed74 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Iola was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Conroe/North Houston Regional (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.516 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
29.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 613 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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