Iola, WI

Wisconsin · Nonmetropolitan · City

3.7 Good / 5.0
1,230 Population
$49,688 Median Income
$150,200 Home Value
$734 Median Rent
44°F Avg Temperature
44.7 yrs Median Age
16.2% Bachelor's Degree+
3.7
Overall
3.8
Economy
5.0
Affordability
2.3
Education

People

Population1,230
Median Age44.7 yrs
Density732/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 90.2%

Economy

3.8/5
Median Income$49,688
Per Capita Income$28,272
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty Rate2.8%
County GDP$5,836M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$150,200
Zillow Value$276,070
Median Rent$734
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,097

Health

Obesity37.8%
Diabetes9.7%
Depression25.5%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Jan / Jul15° / 70°
Rain34 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 38 (Good)

Education

2.3/5
Bachelor's+16.2%
High School+95.0%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.81
Libraries (County)5

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute22 min
Work From Home4.3%
BroadbandN/A

How Iola Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$49,688
Home Value$150,200
Median Rent$734
Poverty Rate2.8%
Bachelor's Degree+16.2%
Unemployment3.5%
Avg Temperature44.3°F

Population & Age

Total Population1,230
Population Density732 per sq mi
Median Age44.7 years
Male48.9%
Female51.1%
Male 48.9%
Female 51.1%

Race & Ethnicity

White 90.2% Black 1.4% Hispanic 1.1% Other 7.3%
White90.2%
Black or African American1.4%
Hispanic or Latino1.1%
Asian0.0%
Other Races7.3%

Language

English Only94.7%
Spanish Speakers5.3%
English 94.7% Spanish 5.3%

Social Characteristics

Disability23.1%
Health Insurance97.6%

Income

34% below avg
Median Household Income$49,688
Per Capita Income$28,272
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,094
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$75,853

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate3.5%
Poverty Rate2.8%
Total Establishments (County)1,939
County GDP$5,836M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation217
Healthcare Facilities230
Retail Stores206
Manufacturing75
Total Establishments1,939

Industry Mix

Restaurants 217 Healthcare 230 Retail 206 Manufacturing 75

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$75,853
Avg Property Tax Paid$6,247

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time22.1 min
Work From Home4.3%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

47% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$150,200
Zillow Home Value Index$276,070

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied57.2%

Rental Costs

37% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$734

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$797
1 Bedroom$872
2 Bedroom$1,097
3 Bedroom$1,405
4 Bedroom$1,572

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$6,247
Effective Tax Rate (est.)4.16%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.8%
Diabetes9.7%
Heart Disease5.4%
High Blood Pressure29.7%
Asthma11.7%
COPD6.2%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking23.1%
Physical Inactivity26.2%
Depression25.5%
Mental Distress (14+ days)18.1%
Physical Distress (14+ days)12.9%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage97.6%
Regular Checkup75.0%
Premature Death Rate5,999 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index9.0 / 10
Exercise Access70.2%
Healthcare Facilities (County)230
Restaurants (County)217

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)9

Temperature

15°F Jan 70°F Jul
January Average15°F (-9°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Average44.3°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation34.0 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median38.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation984 ft (300 m)
Land Area1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²)
Population Density732 per sq mi
Latitude44.5097°
Longitude-89.1172°
County FIPS55097

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 48.6%
D 49.8%

Democrat +1.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.2%
High School+95.0%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.81

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban pop 20K+, adjacent to metro
Population Density732 per sq mi
Land Area1.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)5

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)9

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