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Iola, KS

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Population
5,240
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
970 ft
Median Home Value
$78,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$767/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$54,221
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Iola

Tucked into southeast Kansas along the Neosho River, Iola offers an easygoing small-town rhythm centered around one of the largest downtown squares in the state. Home to around 5,400 residents, it serves as the Allen County seat, with daily life revolving around locally owned shops, the historic courthouse, and quiet neighborhood streets. Community traditions run deep here, highlighted by the annual Farm City Days festival each fall and the Allen County Fair at Riverside Park every August.

Allen County Jail, Iola

On warm summer evenings, residents gather on the lawn for free concerts by the Iola Municipal Band, a local tradition that has been running strong since 1871. Allen Community College brings extra energy to town with sporting events, arts programming, and campus activities, while local parks and connecting rail trails give outdoor lovers plenty of room to explore. It is a welcoming, down-to-earth place that makes settling into a close-knit community feel easy.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingSmall Town FitA+99.1rating

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