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Neola, IA

City in Pottawattamie County, Iowa.

Population

1,116

Land area

0.8sq mi

People per sq mi

1,396

ZIP codes

0

Neola and its ZIP codes

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Neola at a glance

  • Neola is about 24 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
  • The median household income is $73,306, close to the Iowa median.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $205,100 and median rent is $968 a month.

Local data for Neola, IA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Neola, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$73,306

Poverty rate

6.1%

Median home value

$205,100

Median rent

$968/mo

Homeownership

74.5%

Bachelor's or higher

15.9%

Median age

36.5

Average commute

25.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (573), Irish Americans (91), Swedish Americans (53).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pottawattamie County. PPP loans are for Neola.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.4%

Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$57,962

41,804 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$62,836

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$635M

FY 2026, $6,775 per person

Pottawattamie County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Neola, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone75.4%
  • Carpooled6.2%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked2.6%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
  • Worked from home15.6%

Average one-way commute: 25.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Neola, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: hail

Storm events since 1996

648

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

557

1.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

86° / 10°F

34.4 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Neola, IA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.4%

U.S. 33.3% +4.1 pts

Diabetes

9.5%

U.S. 12.1% -2.6 pts

Smoking

15.1%

U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

5.7%

U.S. 11.1% -5.4 pts

Cities near Neola

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
MindenCity4.1 mi0.6
BentleyCensus-designated place5.4 mi1
UnderwoodCity5.8 mi1.1
McClellandCity8.7 mi0.3
PersiaCity9 mi0.5
ShelbyCity9.3 mi2.1
WestonCensus-designated place10 mi0.4
TennantCity13 mi0.7
HancockCity14 mi0.7
CrescentCity14 mi1
LovelandCensus-designated place15 mi0
PortsmouthCity15 mi0.3
AvocaCity15 mi2.4
OaklandCity15 mi1.8
TreynorCity15 mi0.6
Missouri ValleyCity16 mi3.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Neola, IA in?
Neola is in Pottawattamie County, Iowa.
What is the population of Neola, IA?
About 1,116 people live in Neola, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Neola?
Nearby places include Minden (4.1 mi), Bentley (5.4 mi), Underwood (5.8 mi), McClelland (8.7 mi), Persia (9 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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