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Indianola, Iowa, in Warren county, is 17 miles S of Des Moines, Iowa (center to center) and 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.
In Indianola, about 53% of adults are married.
In 2000, Indianola had a median family income of $52,238. Indianola has more than its share of wealthy families and people. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the city.
In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($4,100) in Indianola. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.
Approximately 66% of housing in Indianola is owner-occupied. The city contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Property taxes are a bit high in Indianola, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.
In Indianola, 89% of commuters drive to work. The city is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike.
Indianola strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 7% |  |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 9% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 16% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Indianola to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Female Share of the Population |  |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women | | |
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| Children Under 5 Years Old | | |
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| Racial Diversity | | |
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| Portion of People Married | | |
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| College Educated Adults | | |
| People Above Poverty | | |
| Median Family Income | |  |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Working at Home | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Public Transportation Use | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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