Iola, Kansas

Population 5,715

Iola is located in Allen County, KS. The population is 5,715, making Iola the largest city in Allen County.

There are 5 public schools in Iola with an average Homefacts rating of C+. The total crime rate for Iola is moderate , and there are 35 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Iola is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Iola property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Iola include Bassett, Gas and Iola Township.

Iola Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 10.6%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 68.5%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 20.8%

Crime Rate

31.95% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 228
  • Violent Crimes: 437
  • Robbery: 19
  • Burglary: 741
  • Property Crime: 3
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

81.04% Higher than national avg.
  • 35 offenders in Iola
  • 61.24 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

61 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 4
  • Superfunds: 5
  • Tanks & Spills: 52

Unemployment

Moderate 3.3%
  • Kansas unemployment average: 3.1%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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5 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 5 K-12 public schools in Iola, KS and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Iola's schools as Above average, with an overall C+ rating.
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35 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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

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  • In 2014, the city of Iola, KS issued 2 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Iola, KS issued 30 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $560
  • 1 Bedroom: $564
  • 2 Bedrooms: $742
  • 3 Bedrooms: $917
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,006

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Environmental Hazards

61 Environmental Hazards

Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (214/214)
    Iola, KS has 100% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Iola, KS is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.15 Average
    Iola, KS is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 32.48°
  • February 36.13°
  • March 48.17°
  • April 57.3°
  • May 65.98°
  • June 76.81°
  • July 81.58°
  • August 79.08°
  • September 69.52°
  • October 57.45°
  • November 47.85°
  • December 35.25°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Iola, KS

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Iola, KS: $38,096

Unemployment

Unemployment in Iola is 3.3%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 3.1% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 47.31%
White Collar - 52.69%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Sam Brownback
  • Sen. Jerry Moran
  • Sen. Pat Roberts

City Representatives

  • Lynn Jenkins

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

6 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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