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Iola, WI


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Iola, Wisconsin

Iola, Wisconsin is 39 miles NW of Appleton, Wisconsin (center to center) and 118 miles NW of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It is in Waupaca county. The population of the village is 1,298.

The People and Families of Iola

In Iola, about 52% of adults are married. Adults in Iola are more likely than in most places to live alone.

The village has disproportionaly more women residents than most villages. Seniors are common in Iola.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Iola had a median family income of $45,859.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from Iola.

Iola Housing

Of the housing in Iola, approximately 63% is occupied by their owners. A good bit of the housing in the village is used seasonally or for leisure or vacation purposes.

Commuting

In Iola, 89% of commuters drive to work. Iola offers good access to public transportation. The village features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Iola Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Iola Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Iola, WI

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Female Share of the Population1010
Age of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Women86
Well-Paid Single Men73
Racial Diversity45
Children Under 5 Years Old43
Male Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married32
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty86
People in Middle Class or Better85
Median Family Income74
College Educated Adults64

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use99
Short Commute Times98
Walking and Biking to Work64
Working at Home43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals75
Housing Recently Built67
Affordability of Rents57
Affordability of Property Taxes37
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