At a Glance
Median Income
$49,688
$28,272 per capita
Home Value
$150,200
Zillow: $291,895
Median Rent
$734/mo
28.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.2%
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
15.9% smoking rate
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?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Iola residents earn a median household income of $49,688 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,272. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,939 business establishments, including 217 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Iola is $150,200 , 47% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $291,895. Median rent is $734/month, with 28.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Education
16.2% of adults in Iola hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% below the national average).
95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Iola has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,230
Median Age44.7 yrs
Density732/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$49,688
Per Capita$28,272
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$5,836M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,094
Housing
A+
Home Value$150,200
Rent$734
Ownership57.2%
Zillow$291,895
Housing Units635
Rent Burden28.3%
Health
Obesity37.8%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death5,999/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain33.8 in/yr
Elevation984 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.2%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute22 min
Broadband89.6%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Iola was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Appleton International (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 217 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.