At a Glance
Median Income
$68,859
$30,280 per capita
Home Value
$166,400
Zillow: $315,469
Median Rent
$994/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.4%
97.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.4%
3.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
14.9% smoking rate
How Neola Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Neola's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Neola a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Neola residents earn a median household income of $68,859 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,280. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4% (89% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,746 business establishments, including 209 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Neola is $166,400 , 41% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $315,469. Median rent is $994/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
14.4% of adults in Neola hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% below the national average).
97.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Neola has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,098
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density1,373/mi²
Male / Female41% / 60%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$68,859
Per Capita$30,280
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$6,263M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,085
Housing
A+
Home Value$166,400
Rent$994
Ownership70.8%
Zillow$315,469
Housing Units407
Rent Burden27.5%
Health
Obesity36.8%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death9,293/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain34.1 in/yr
Elevation1,160 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.4%
High School+97.7%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute26 min
Broadband80.8%
Internet Speed88 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Neola was founded in 1882.
The median home in Neola was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Eppley Airfield (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 209 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.