Living in Iola, KS
Iola, Kansas Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
5,351
Unemployment
5.7%
Poverty
26.7%
Median Home
$81,600
Median Income
$36,750
Median Rent
$680
Iola SnackAbility
5Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
4
Affordability
8
Diversity
7
Safety
4
Amenities
8
Education
8
Commute
9
Iola, KS Crime Report
193Total Crimes
3,665.7Total Crimes / 100k People
48.01%
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Iola / 100k People |
Kansas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 193 | 3,665.7 | 2,725.3 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 23 | 436.8 | 410.8 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.6 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 19.0 | 44.4 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 18 | 341.9 | 314.2 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 170 | 3,228.9 | 2,314.5 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 39 | 740.7 | 342.7 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 119 | 2,260.2 | 1,721.9 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 12 | 227.9 | 249.9 | 219.9 |
Iola, KS Cost Of Living
75Iola's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Iola | Kansas | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 89 | 100 | |
| Services | 79 | 93 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 93 | 93 | 100 | |
| Health | 97 | 99 | 100 | |
| Housing | 47 | 76 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 85 | 95 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 98 | 98 | 100 | |
Iola, KS Photos
Source: Wikipedia User Gordon Huggins | CC BY 2.0
Rankings for Iola in Kansas
Map Of Iola, KS
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Population over time in Iola
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Race | Iola | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.2% | 75.9% | 60.7% |
| African American | 1.8% | 5.7% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 2.9% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 5.0% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 4.9% | 11.9% | 18.0% |
Gender in Iola
| Gender | Iola | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 50.2% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.5% | 49.8% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Iola for adults over 25
| Education | Iola | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 32.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 28.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Iola, Kansas
| Income | Iola | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 11.2% | 5.6% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 10.6% | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 14.9% | 9.0% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.1% | 9.7% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.4% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.8% | 18.8% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.2% | 13.4% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 6.1% | 14.8% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 0.6% | 5.7% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.2% | 5.3% | 7.7% |
