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Crime in Iola summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Iola. Key points include:
There were 132 total crimes in Iola in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Iola is 2,494.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Iola is 529.1 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Iola is 1,965.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Iola is 17.70% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Iola Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Iola / 100k People |
Kansas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 132 | 2,494.3 | 2,395.1 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 28 | 529.1 | 438.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 18.9 | 30.9 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 23 | 434.6 | 359.9 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 104 | 1,965.2 | 1,956.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 14 | 264.6 | 261.6 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 85 | 1,606.2 | 1,458.5 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 5 | 94.5 | 236.3 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Iola summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Iola. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Kansas. Key points include:
The cost of living in Iola is 83 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Iola is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Iola is $87,714.
The median income in Iola is $54,221.
Iola's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Iola Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Iola | Kansas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 95 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 97 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 52 | 76 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 96 | 93 | 100 |
| Utilities | 88 | 95 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Iola, KS Weather
The average high in Iola is 67.4° and the average low is 45.5°.
There are 60.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 42.5 inches of precipitation each year with 9.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Iola |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 67.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 45.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 60.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 42.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 9.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Iola Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Iola
The current population in Iola is 5,348. The population has decreased 7.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,348 | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 5,368 | -0.5% |
| 2022 | 5,395 | 0.3% |
| 2021 | 5,378 | 1.1% |
| 2020 | 5,322 | -0.5% |
| 2019 | 5,351 | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 5,400 | -1.1% |
| 2017 | 5,459 | -1.8% |
| 2016 | 5,560 | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 5,602 | -0.8% |
| 2014 | 5,650 | -0.9% |
| 2013 | 5,702 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 5,715 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 5,730 | -1.0% |
| 2010 | 5,790 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Iola
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Iola is:
85.1% White with 4,553 White residents.
6.4% African American with 342 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 4 American Indian residents.
0.4% Asian with 22 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 8 Other residents.
3.6% Two Or More with 195 Two Or More residents.
4.2% Hispanic with 224 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Iola | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.1% | 72.7% | 57.4% |
| African American | 6.4% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.6% | 4.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 4.2% | 13.6% | 19.3% |
Gender in Iola
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Iola is 50.8% female with 2,715 female residents.
Iola is 49.2% male with 2,633 male residents.
| Gender | Iola | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 49.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.2% | 50.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Iola for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Iola completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Iola completed 9-12th grade.
39.0% of adults in Iola completed high school / ged.
24.0% of adults in Iola completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Iola completed associate's degree.
16.0% of adults in Iola completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Iola completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Iola completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Iola completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Iola | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 39.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Iola, Kansas
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6.8% of households in Iola earn Less than $10,000.
2.5% of households in Iola earn $10,000 to $14,999.
9.2% of households in Iola earn $15,000 to $24,999.
12.4% of households in Iola earn $25,000 to $34,999.
14.1% of households in Iola earn $35,000 to $49,999.
21.3% of households in Iola earn $50,000 to $74,999.
6.9% of households in Iola earn $75,000 to $99,999.
20.9% of households in Iola earn $100,000 to $149,999.
4.8% of households in Iola earn $150,000 to $199,999.
1.2% of households in Iola earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Iola | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.8% | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.5% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.2% | 6.2% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.4% | 7.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.1% | 11.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 21.3% | 17.7% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 6.9% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.9% | 17.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.8% | 8.8% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.2% | 9.6% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
