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Indianola, Nebraska

city · Red Willow County

At a glance

512
Population
$91,000
Median home value (all homes)
70% below U.S. median
$167,927
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$644/mo
Median rent
52% below U.S. median
$55,481
Median household income
29% below U.S. median
25.8 min
Average commute
83.3%
Homes with broadband
31.62%
Locations with fiber available
3.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

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

Housing52% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities21% above
Taxes30% below
Insurance7% below
Commute cost7% below
For business: Nebraska is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college77 mi
Nearest community college28 mi
Nearest technical college110 mi
High school graduates97.4%
College graduates15.6%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Nebraska Dept. of Economic Development
Our mission is to provide quality leadership and services that enable Nebraska’s communities, businesses, and people to succeed in a global economy, with programs and resources for starting and growing a business, housing, and economic recovery.
state Union Pacific Railroad Industrial Dev
Union Pacific's Industrial Development team provides guidance and rail project management to help businesses build, expand, or locate rail-served sites on Union Pacific’s expansive network, connecting them to the global economy.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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