Iola, KS B+

Population: 5,378
Home Price: $76,600

Overview

Iola is a small town in the state of Kansas with a population of 5,378. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Iola has a hot summer and mild winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors

Quality of Life Summary

  • Area Size: Small Town
  • Living Costs: Low Cost
  • Employment: (D) Fair
  • Cultural Diversity: (C) Average
  • Residents: Young Professionals
  • School Rating: (F) Poor
  • Safety Rating: (F) Poor
  • Public Transport: (A) Excellent
  • Average Commute: 18.3 minutes
  • Walkability: (A) Excellent
  • Climate: Hot Summer and Mild Winter
  • Shopping Mall: Yes
  • Near Beach or Lake: Yes
  • Near Mountains: -
  • Near Parks & Green Space: Yes

Social and Economic Statistics of Iola, KS

Employment and Income Iola Kansas United States
Per Capita Income $21,975 $28,792 $32,693
Median Household Income $41,563 $56,155 $65,483
Unemployment Rate 6.6% 4.1% 5.7%
Poverty Rate 15.0% 9.9% 10.5%
Age Iola Kansas United States
Median Age 36.0 43.0 42.3


Gender Iola Kansas United States
Male 48.5% 50.8% 49.8%
Female 51.5% 49.2% 50.2%


Race Iola Kansas United States
White 87.4% 90.5% 80.3%
Black or African American 4.5% 1.0% 7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.1% 1.6% 2.7%
Asian 1.0% 0.8% 1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.9% 0.0% 0.2%
Other Race 0.1% 1.2% 2.7%
Multiracial 6.0% 4.8% 5.2%
Housing Information Iola Kansas United States
Median Home Price $76,600 $93,642 $208,542
Median Monthly Rent $496 $518 $801
Family Households 35.3% 35.3% 48.6%
Nonfamily Households 35.9% 35.9% 26.2%
Homeowners 57.6% 77.4% 72.9%
Renters 42.4% 22.6% 27.1%
Education Iola Kansas United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent 5.6% 6.0% 7.5%
Some College, no Degree 40.2% 40.2% 34.0%
Associate's Degree 24.6% 26.2% 21.2%
Bachelor's Degree 7.7% 9.8% 9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree 14.0% 13.1% 15.0%
Proficiency Iola Kansas United States
Mathematics 26.7% 34.0% 46.8%
Reading/Language Arts 34.3% 37.1% 50.7%

Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People

Violent Crime Iola Kansas United States
Murder 0.0 1.1 3.0
Rape 76.0 35.7 38.0
Robbery 19.0 12.7 40.7
Assault 341.9 194.0 188.5


Property Crime Iola Kansas United States
Burglary 740.7 274.0 336.1
Theft 2260.2 1056.7 1913.7
Vehicle Theft 227.9 109.8 167.1
Arson 0.0 10.1 10.5

Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Iola, KS

  • hot dog
  • hot sauce
  • fried rice
  • ice cream
  • drinks
  • traveltourism
  • goto spot
  • bbq
  • beer
  • bagels
  • sweets
  • meats
  • cheese cake
  • mexican
  • chees
  • mcdonalds
  • sandwich
  • taco
  • beef
  • artichoke
  • high school football
  • college basketball
  • college football
  • basketball
  • baseball
  • football
  • volleyball
  • video games
  • recruiting
  • teams
  • wrestling
  • softball
  • ncaa football
  • country music
  • coaches
  • classic rock
  • nascar
  • racing
  • lacrosse
  • soccer
  • local artists
  • theatre
  • fine arts
  • exhibition
  • painting
  • artists
  • nature
  • sculptor
  • poster
  • museum
  • comic
  • sculpture
  • mural
  • activism
  • photography
  • shakespeare
  • renaissance
  • cinema
  • prints
  • creation
  • video games
  • tv shows
  • nascar
  • memes
  • reading writing
  • books
  • outdoors
  • toys
  • fitness
  • gaming
  • photography
  • fishing
  • niche
  • merchandise
  • bikes
  • computers
  • cosplay
  • dd
  • junk
  • philadelphia eagles
  • sports
  • local news
  • tv
  • tv shows
  • classic rock
  • talk radio
  • music videos
  • theatre
  • traveltourism
  • longestrunning
  • arts
  • hub
  • gaming
  • television
  • photography
  • publicity
  • networking
  • cinema
  • ent
  • hollywood
  • sports
  • summer
  • hot tub
  • winter
  • natural light
  • beach
  • facility
  • space
  • arts
  • visitors
  • snapping pictures
  • nature
  • facilities
  • rec
  • pickleball
  • photography
  • fishing
  • skiing
  • ski
  • pool
  • post office
  • shopping center
  • apparel
  • garage sale
  • toys
  • groceries
  • fancloth
  • pop sockets
  • walmart
  • amazon
  • gas station
  • klarna
  • mcdonalds
  • mailboxes
  • packages
  • liquor store
  • restaurant
  • brands
  • purses
  • pickup

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