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Indianola
  • Town in Iowa
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Des Moines

Indianola

#2 in Best Places to Live in Warren County
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      B minus
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      B minus
    7. Jobs
      A minus
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B minus
    12. Commute
      B+
    Indianola is a town in Iowa with a population of 15,544. Indianola is in Warren County. Living in Indianola offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Indianola there are a lot of parks. Many young professionals live in Indianola and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Indianola are above average.
    About Indianola...
    Population
    15,544
    Town near
    Des Moines
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $179,000
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $832
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      32%
    • Own
      68%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      388.8
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      74.1
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      197.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,394.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      191.9
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      14%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      10%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      18%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      10%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      23%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      37%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      27%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      11%
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    Working in Indianola

    Jobs
    A minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $67,206
    National
    $69,021
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