Indianola, Iowa

Population 14,787

Indianola is located in Warren County, IA. The population is 14,787, making Indianola the largest city in Warren County.

There are 6 public schools in Indianola with an average Homefacts rating of B+. The total crime rate for Indianola is moderate , and there are 25 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Indianola is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Indianola property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Indianola include Lincoln Township, Ackworth and Spring Hill.

Indianola Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 5.1%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 66.4%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 28.4%

Crime Rate

4.61% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 129
  • Violent Crimes: 708
  • Robbery: 12
  • Burglary: 351
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

19.90% Higher than national avg.
  • 25 offenders in Indianola
  • 16.91 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

3 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 1
  • Superfunds: 2
  • Tanks & Spills: 0

Unemployment

Low 2.5%
  • Iowa unemployment average: 2.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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6 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 6 K-12 public schools in Indianola, IA and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Indianola's schools as Very good, with an overall B+ rating.
1 Private School

Victory Christian Academy

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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53 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Indianola, IA issued 53 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 53 permits, 29 were issued for single family homes and 24 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Indianola, IA issued 107 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 107 permits, 47 were issued for single family homes and 60 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $580
  • 1 Bedroom: $680
  • 2 Bedrooms: $830
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,140
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,200

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Environmental Hazards

3 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (292/314)
    Indianola, IA has 92.99% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Indianola, IA is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.33 Average
    Indianola, IA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 21.55°
  • February 25.88°
  • March 41.22°
  • April 52.37°
  • May 64.27°
  • June 70.48°
  • July 78.02°
  • August 74.7°
  • September 66.1°
  • October 52.75°
  • November 42°
  • December 25.73°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Indianola, IA

Earthquakes
Indianola, IA has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Indianola, IA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Indianola, IA has a very high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Indianola, IA has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Indianola, IA: $51,414

Unemployment

Unemployment in Indianola is 2.5%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 2.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 39.90%
White Collar - 60.10%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Terry E. Branstad
  • Sen. Joni Ernst
  • Sen. Chuck Grassley

City Representatives

  • David Young

Neighborhood Info

5 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

7 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Indianola, IA

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

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