Kansas · Metropolitan Area
Paola is a small city in Kansas with a population of 5,757. Residents earn $73,281 per year, which is 2% below the national average.
Based on current data, Paola receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Paola offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Paola is $73,281, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. Only 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Paola is $195,000, 31% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,069 per month. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Paola is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 107 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,177 per 100,000, 62% above the national average.
28.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Paola experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 98.1% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.9% |
| 86% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $73,281 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $39,914 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,031 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $90,818 |
| Unemployment | 1.1% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.5% |
| 80% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 966 |
| County GDP | $1,433M |
| Restaurants | 60 |
| Healthcare | 68 |
| Retail | 81 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,781 |
| 65% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.96% |
| Commute Time | 25.3 min |
| Work from Home | 7.1% |
| Census Median | $195,000 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $364,683 |
| Median List Price | $254,500 |
| Median List Price | $254,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $157 |
| Homes Sold | 12 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.0% |
| Price Drops | 20.8% |
| Census Median Rent | $1,069 |
| 8% below US avg |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,781 |
| 65% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.96% |
| Obesity | 35.5% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.4% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.2% |
| Depression | 22.7% |
| Mental Distress | 17.8% |
| Physical Distress | 11.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 89.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.4% |
| Premature Death | 8,638/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 70.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 68 |
| Total Violent | 106.5/100K |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 17.8/100K |
| Robbery | 17.8/100K |
| Assault | 71.0/100K |
| Total Property | 3,177.1/100K |
| 62% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 408.2/100K |
| Theft | 2,626.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 142.0/100K |
| Arson | 35.5/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 55.0°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.4 inches |
| 9% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 914 ft (279 m) |
| Area | 5.3 sq mi (13.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,086/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.5789°N, 94.8604°W |
| County FIPS | 20121 |
Winner: Republican by 39.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 28.7% |
| 15% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,086/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 68 |
| Restaurants | 60 |
| Retail Stores | 81 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 25.3 min |
| Work from Home | 7.1% |