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Iola, Kansas


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Iola, Kansas

Iola, Kansas is 73 miles S of Lawrence, Kansas (center to center) and 92 miles SW of Kansas City, Missouri. It is in Allen county. The population of the city is 6,302.

The People and Families of Iola

In Iola, about 50% of adults are married. Adults in Iola are more likely than in most places to live alone.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Iola had a median family income of $37,795.

Political Inclinations

Among Iola political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $1,000. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Iola Housing

Of the housing in Iola, approximately 66% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the city is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. Property taxes in Iola are low by Kansas standards.

Commuting

In Iola, 93% of commuters drive to work. It's harder to live without a car in the city than most cities its size. Iola features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Iola Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Iola Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Iola Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Iola, KS

Comparing Iola to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens85
Female Share of the Population88
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Age of the Population54
Racial Diversity48
Well-Paid Single Women47
Well-Paid Single Men33
Male Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married31
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults58
Median Family Income33
People Above Poverty21
People in Middle Class or Better21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Working at Home76
Walking and Biking to Work36
Public Transportation Use27

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents107
Affordability of Property Taxes109
People Living Alone98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
Housing Recently Built24

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