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Iola, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Portage County County
Iola, WI
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 $49,688 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,272. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below 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 $276,070. 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.
Safety & Crime
Iola reports 415 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 9% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,286/100K.
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 44°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.