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Iola, PA
Census-designated place in Columbia County, Pennsylvania.
Population
179
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
659
ZIP codes
0
Iola and its ZIP codes
Iola at a glance
- Iola is about 2.3 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
Local data for Iola, PA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Columbia County. PPP loans are for Iola.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, -1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,260
24,066 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,347
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$503M
FY 2026, $7,767 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Iola, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
385
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
490
1.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 16°F
48.4 inches of rain a year
Cities near Iola
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MillvilleBorough | 1.1 mi | 1 |
| Eyers GroveCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 0.2 |
| JerseytownCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 0.7 |
| RohrsburgCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 0.7 |
| OrangevilleBorough | 7.4 mi | 0.4 |
| BuckhornCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 0.7 |
| StillwaterBorough | 8.5 mi | 3.1 |
| LightstreetCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 1 |
| BentonBorough | 8.9 mi | 0.6 |
| WallerCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 1.3 |
| WashingtonvilleBorough | 9.3 mi | 0.1 |
| FernvilleCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 0.8 |
| BloomsburgTown | 10 mi | 4.3 |
| EspyCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| RupertCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| AlmediaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Iola, PA in?
- Iola is in Columbia County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Iola, PA?
- About 179 people live in Iola, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Iola?
- Nearby places include Millville (1.1 mi), Eyers Grove (2.7 mi), Jerseytown (4 mi), Rohrsburg (5.6 mi), Orangeville (7.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023