Indianola, IA
Living in Indianola
Bikeability45
Walkability76
Commute71
Public Transit40
Affordability73
Public Safety19
Airports50
Hospitals75
Colleges66
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools99
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
16kPopulation+1.3k (2010–19)
35 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
31%College-Educated
63%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate30%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$61kMedian Household Income+$6k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty-6% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
79%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector71%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Sales and office22%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van86%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked8%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$163kMedian Home Value+$18k (2010–19)
25%Built 2000 or Later
$661Median Monthly Rent+$102 (2010–19)
63%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached9%
1 unit, detached63%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier13%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K11%
$100K to $149K26%
$150K to $199K26%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity26%
LP gas1%
Utility gas71%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Indianola
United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Warren County62
Property Crime in Indianola
United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Warren County62
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (48%)(48%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton40%
Donald Trump52%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 26 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 38 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 25 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Indianola
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding29
Tornado18
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Indianola, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Indianola, IA
Victory Christian Academy
0 miles, NE
Main Street Montessori & Middle School
10 miles, NW
Norwalk Christian Academy
10 miles, NW
Des Moines Adventist School
14 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Indianola, IA
Simpson College
0 miles, NE
Mercy College of Health Sciences
16 miles, N
Drake University
17 miles, N
Grand View University
18 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Indianola, IA
Unitypoint Health-Des Moines Iowa Lutheran
17 miles, N
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
17 miles, N
Broadlawns Medical Center
18 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Indianola, IA
Des Moines International Airport
13 miles, NW
Waterloo Regional Airport
102 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
102 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
121 miles, W