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Iola, KS
City in Allen County, Kansas. ZIP codes: 66749.
Population
5,348
Land area
4.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,198
ZIP codes
1
Iola and its ZIP codes
Iola at a glance
- Iola is about 33 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 63rd among 721 cities and towns in Kansas.
- The median household income is $54,221, 27% below the Kansas median of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $78,300 (64% below Kansas) and median rent is $767 a month.
Local data for Iola, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Iola, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,221
Poverty rate
8.6%
Median home value
$78,300
Median rent
$767/mo
Homeownership
60.9%
Bachelor's or higher
23.5%
Median age
32.6
Average commute
17.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,348), Irish Americans (703), Mexican Americans (166).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Allen County. PPP loans are for Iola.
Unemployment rate
5.4%
Aug 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,438
5,650 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,828
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$99.6M
FY 2026, $7,954 per person
PPP loans
$13.3M
315 loans, 1,671 jobs reported
How people get to work
Iola, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.8%
- Carpooled10.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.4%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home4.8%
Average one-way commute: 17.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Iola, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
506
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
53
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 20°F
42.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Iola, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.5%
U.S. 33.3% +3.2 pts
Diabetes
11.6%
U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts
Smoking
16.1%
U.S. 12.8% +3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.6%
U.S. 11.1% -1.5 pts
ZIP codes in Iola
1 in or overlapping Iola. Population shown
Cities near Iola
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BassettCity | 1.5 mi | 0.1 |
| GasCity | 2.8 mi | 0.7 |
| La HarpeCity | 5.1 mi | 0.8 |
| PiquaCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 4 |
| HumboldtCity | 8.2 mi | 1.5 |
| ColonyCity | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| Neosho FallsCity | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| MoranCity | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| Lone ElmCity | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| MildredCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| ElsmoreCity | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| KincaidCity | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| LeRoyCity | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| BronsonCity | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| WeldaCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| ChanuteCity | 18 mi | 7.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Iola, KS in?
- Iola is in Allen County, Kansas.
- What ZIP codes are in Iola, KS?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Iola include 66749.
- What is the population of Iola, KS?
- About 5,348 people live in Iola, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Iola?
- Nearby places include Bassett (1.5 mi), Gas (2.8 mi), La Harpe (5.1 mi), Piqua (7.7 mi), Humboldt (8.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023