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Paola, Kansas, in Miami county, is 21 miles S of Olathe, Kansas (center to center) and 39 miles SW of Kansas City, Missouri. The city is located in the Kansas City metropolitan area. Paola has a population of 5,011.
In Paola, about 52% of adults are married.
In 2000, Paola had a median family income of $50,804. People in Paola generally have good earning power. The city has a large middle class.
Residents of Paola gave more campaign money ($2,400) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
Owners occupy 63% of the housing units in Paola. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.
In Paola, 94% of commuters drive to work.
Paola strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kansas):
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| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 6% |  |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 13% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 16% | |
Comparing Paola to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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