Livability Score

68
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (4) F
Bowlus Fine Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Allen County Historical Society
Museum
Country Lanes
Bowling Alley
B & B Iola Sterling Six Cinemas
Cinema
Food and Drink (6) F
McDonald's
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
King's Sandwich Shop
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Sweets
A&W Restaurant
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Fitness (3) F
Dr. John Silas Bass North Community Center
Community Centre
Great Life Golf & Fitness
Gym
Riverside Park Community Building
Community Centre
Groceries (0) F
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (8) B
Colborn Park
Park
Meadowbrook Park
Park
Cofachique Park
Park
Walnut Park
Park
East Iola Park
Park
Riverside Park
Park
Elm Creek Park South
Park
Cedarbrook Park
Park
Lehigh Portland Trails
Park
Lehigh Portland Trails
Park
Walter and Helen Fees Memorial Park
Park
Shops (3) F
Southwind Cycle and Outdoor
Bicycle
The Market Place
Furniture
Dollar General
Discount Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.4% take public transportation in Iola.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.4% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Iola is 79/100 - which is 11% lower than Kansas.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime F

Iola crime rates are 4,753 per 100k, which is 97% higher than Kansas
Property Crime
3,923 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
830 crimes per 100k F
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employment D-

The median income in Iola is $39,107 - which is 27% lower than Kansas.
Med. Household Income
$39,107 F
Unemployment Rate
3.0% B
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (10)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center
Clinic
Iola Fire/EMS Department
Fire Station
Iola Police Department
Police
Allen County Sheriff's Department Correctional Facility
Police
Kansas Highway Patrol Troop H
Police
Allen County Sheriff's Department
Police
Allen County Emergency Medical Services Headquarters
Ambulance Station
The Family Physicians, PA
Doctor
Iola Rural Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Station
Community Health Center Of Southeast Kansas
Clinic
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Allen County Regional Hospital
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A

Iola home prices are $75,900 - which is 44% lower than Kansas
Home Price
$75,900 F
Home Appreciation Rate
-1% C
Home Affordability
1.9x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools D

The Iola graduation rate is 84% - which is 3% lower than Kansas
School Test Scores
31% F
High School Grad. Rates
84% C-
Elementary Schools (4) B-
Lincoln Elem
Iola Middle School
Jefferson Elem
Mckinley Elem
High Schools (1) D-
Iola Sr High
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ratings B+

Iola has an overall rating of 75% from 4 reviews.
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User Surveys (4)
From AreaVibes B+
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Iola? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Colborn Park
      Meadowbrook Park
      Cofachique Park
      Walnut Park
      East Iola Park
      Riverside Park
      Elm Creek Park South
      Cedarbrook Park

      Entertainment

      Bowlus Fine Arts Center
      Allen County Historical Society
      Country Lanes
      B & B Iola Sterling Six Cinemas

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Sonic
      King's Sandwich Shop
      Dairy Queen
      A&W Restaurant
      Taco Bell

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Iola? Of all people who commute, 1.4% take public transportation in Iola.
      Drive to Work
      75%

      1% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      2% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Iola? The cost of living in Iola is 79/100 - which is 11% lower than Kansas.
      Iola
      79

      21% less expensive than average

      Kansas
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Iola? Iola crime rates are 4,753, which are 97% higher than Kansas
      Total Crime
      4,753 per 100k people

      104% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 22

      104% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      19%

      Year over year crime is up

      D- Employment

      What is the median income in Iola? The median income in Iola is $39,107 which is 27% lower than Kansas.
      Median household income
      $39,10729% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $20,89630% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      36% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Iola a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Allen County Regional Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      The Family Physicians, PA

      A Housing

      What are Iola home prices? Iola home prices are $75,900 - which is 44% lower than Kansas
      Median home value
      $75,90059% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $75620% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      54%

      15% lower than the US average

      D Schools

      Does Iola have good schools? The Iola graduation rate is 84% - which is 3% lower than Kansas
      High school grad. rates
      84%

      1% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      31%

      36% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      12% lower than the US average

      B+ User Ratings

      Is Iola a good place to live? Iola has an overall rating of 75% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      75%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      75%

      4 total surveys

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