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Paola, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Miami County County
Paola, KS
At a Glance
How Paola Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Paola's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Paola a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Paola residents earn a median household income of $73,281 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,914. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 966 business establishments, including 60 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Paola is $195,000 , 31% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $364,683. Median rent is $1,069/month, with 24.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Safety & Crime
Paola reports 229 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 40% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,339/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
28.7% of adults in Paola hold a bachelor's degree or higher (15% below the national average). 88.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Paola has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.