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Indianola, Iowa

Introduction to Indianola, Iowa

Indianola, Iowa, in Warren county, is located 17 miles S of Des Moines, Iowa (center to center) and is 123 miles E of Omaha, Nebraska. The city is conveniently located inside the Des Moines metropolitan area. There are an estimated 12,998 people in Indianola.

Indianola History

Indianola is the county seat of Warren County, which was formed in 1846 and was named after General Joseph Warren. In 1849, Indianola was founded as the county seat. It was named after Indianola, Texas. The economic development of the community largely depended upon the manufacturing of automotive accessories and plastics.

Indianola and nearby Attractions

  • National Balloon Museum
  • Warren County Historical Museum
  • Iowa State Capitol
  • Walnut Woods State Park
  • Lake Ahquabi State Park
  • Des Moines Art Center

Things To Do In Indianola

Tourists can visit the Living History Farms and the Buxton Park Arboretum while staying in the city. The State Historical Society of Iowa is also worth taking a look around. One can also visit the Science Center of Iowa. You can visit the Badger Creek State Recreation Area and the Blank Park Zoo. There are the Deer Run Golf Club and the A.H. Blank Golf Course where golf enthusiasts can enjoy their leisure. The city celebrates the festivals of Log Cabin Days and Warren County Fair every year.

Indianola Transportation

Des Moines International Airport is nearby.

Indianola Higher Education

Higher education facilities are offered by the Drake University, Des Moines Community College, Iowa State University, and Graceland University - Lamoni.

High Points

Indianola strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 7%Indianola Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 9%Indianola College Educated Adults
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Indianola Walking and Biking to Work
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 16%Indianola Median Family Income
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 19%Indianola Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Indianola, IA

Comparing Indianola to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Women710
Senior Citizens63
Well-Paid Single Men68
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Male Share of the Population34
Age of the Population32
Racial Diversity17

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married76
Average Household Size57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults710
People Above Poverty66
Median Family Income69
People in Middle Class or Better67

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Working at Home87
Short Commute Times63
Public Transportation Use59

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents72
Housing Recently Built79
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
People Living Alone53
Affordability of Property Taxes51
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime87
Low Violent Crime53

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