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Iola, IL
Village in Clay County, Illinois.
Population
90
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
93
ZIP codes
0
Iola and its ZIP codes
Iola at a glance
- Iola is 59% less dense than Illinois as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clay County. PPP loans are for Iola.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -1.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,006
4,691 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,942
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$96.6M
FY 2026, $7,270 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Iola, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
424
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
8
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 23°F
46.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Iola, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.7%
U.S. 33.3% +8.4 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
18.7%
U.S. 12.8% +5.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
Cities near Iola
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| La CledeCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 0.3 |
| EdgewoodVillage | 6.5 mi | 1 |
| LouisvilleVillage | 8 mi | 0.8 |
| MasonTown | 8.3 mi | 1.3 |
| FarinaVillage | 8.9 mi | 1.5 |
| St. PeterVillage | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| KinmundyCity | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| XeniaVillage | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| WatsonVillage | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| FloraCity | 14 mi | 4.7 |
| Sailor SpringsVillage | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| AltamontCity | 17 mi | 1.5 |
| AlmaVillage | 17 mi | 1.1 |
| IukaVillage | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| St. ElmoCity | 18 mi | 1.5 |
| Clay CityVillage | 18 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Iola, IL in?
- Iola is in Clay County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Iola, IL?
- About 90 people live in Iola, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Iola?
- Nearby places include La Clede (5.7 mi), Edgewood (6.5 mi), Louisville (8 mi), Mason (8.3 mi), Farina (8.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023