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Iola, Kansas

city · Allen County

At a glance

5,348
Population
$78,300
Median home value (all homes)
74% below U.S. median
$91,169
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$767/mo
Median rent
43% below U.S. median
$54,221
Median household income
31% below U.S. median
17.4 min
Average commute
84.6%
Homes with broadband
97.11%
Locations with fiber available
8.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 80 — 20% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing57% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities10% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost37% below
For business: Kansas is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Allen County Community College 2-year
Nearest 4-year college47 mi
Nearest community college1 mi
Nearest technical college56 mi
High school graduates94.5%
College graduates23.5%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Allen County Economic Development (ACED)
state Kansas Department of Commerce
The Kansas Department of Commerce is the state agency providing business development resources, incentives, and workforce services. It serves businesses looking to locate or expand in Kansas.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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