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Warren County

Population in July 2009: 14,393. Population change since 2000: +10.7%
 

Males: 6,783  (47.1%)
Females: 7,610  (52.9%)

Median resident age:  33.7 years
Iowa median age:  36.6 years

Zip codes: 50125.


Estimated median household income in 2009: $50,822 (it was $43,725 in 2000)
Indianola:

$50,822
Iowa:

$48,044
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $25,094

Indianola city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $151,604 (it was $98,300 in 2000)
Indianola:

$151,604
Iowa:

$122,000
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $153,497; Detached houses: $166,771; Townhouses or other attached units: $169,530; In 2-unit structures: $107,160; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $95,189; Mobile homes: $20,229

Median gross rent in 2009: $603.

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  • White alone - 13,815 (96.5%)
  • Hispanic - 222 (1.6%)
  • Two or more races - 165 (1.2%)
  • Asian alone - 55 (0.4%)
  • Black alone - 26 (0.2%)
  • Other race alone - 18 (0.1%)
  • American alone - 11 (0.08%)

Races in Indianola detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth


Jan. 2011 cost of living index in Indianola: 90.9 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (28.0%), English (13.4%), Irish (12.2%), United States (12.2%), Dutch (4.5%), Norwegian (4.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 10/5/1863

Elevation: 970 feet

Land area: 9.19 square miles.

Population density: 1567 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Indianola:

  • High school or higher: 90.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 27.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.5%
  • Unemployed: 5.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.9 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Indianola city:

  • Never married: 27.1%
  • Now married: 54.7%
  • Separated: 1.0%
  • Widowed: 7.8%
  • Divorced: 9.3%

173 residents are foreign born

This city:  1.3%
Iowa:  3.1%


According to our research there were 14 registered sex offenders living in Indianola, Iowa in July 2011
The ratio of number of residents in Indianola to the number of sex offenders is 1028 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this city is smaller than the state average.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $2,385 (1.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $1,987 (1.6%)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Des Moines, IA (16.1 miles , pop. 198,682).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (127.5 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (306.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Ackworth, IA (2.2 miles) , Spring Hill, IA (2.4 miles) , Milo, IA (2.9 miles ), Martensdale, IA (3.0 miles ), Sandyville, IA (3.0 miles) , St. Marys, IA (3.1 miles) , Norwalk, IA (3.2 miles ), Carlisle, IA (3.2 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1996: 60 buildings, average cost: $137,200
  • 1997: 3 buildings, average cost: $111,100
  • 1998: 43 buildings, average cost: $124,400
  • 1999: 77 buildings, average cost: $146,600
  • 2000: 53 buildings, average cost: $157,100
  • 2001: 72 buildings, average cost: $148,300
  • 2002: 77 buildings, average cost: $141,200
  • 2003: 80 buildings, average cost: $122,800
  • 2004: 89 buildings, average cost: $172,100
  • 2005: 75 buildings, average cost: $160,700
  • 2006: 87 buildings, average cost: $162,800
  • 2007: 63 buildings, average cost: $167,800
  • 2008: 80 buildings, average cost: $105,900
  • 2009: 22 buildings, average cost: $161,000
  • 2010: 115 buildings, average cost: $106,800

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Latitude: 41.36 N, Longitude: 93.56 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: -1,405 (-10.8%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 3,158 (47.1%)

Area code: 515

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Indianola, Iowa accommodation, waste management, arts - Economy and Business Data

Unemployment in March 2011:
Here:

6.5%
Iowa:

6.7%

Unemployment by year (%)


 

Crime in Indianola by Year
Type 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Murders 000000000001
per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.06.8
Rapes 012120254877
per 100,000 0.07.615.47.715.20.014.535.727.854.948.347.3
Robberies 002110101112
per 100,000 0.00.015.47.77.60.07.30.06.96.96.913.5
Assaults 763152132211721191716
per 100,000 53.645.723.1115.0159.7241.5152.5121.3145.8130.4117.2108.2
Burglaries 495054303230433942543753
per 100,000 375.3381.1415.9230.0243.4226.4312.3278.2291.7370.6255.2358.5
Thefts 208295306295300193274212209199288216
per 100,000 1593.32248.52356.72261.62281.91456.41990.01512.31451.51365.61986.21460.9
Auto thefts 111612112012151819161521
per 100,000 84.3122.092.484.3152.190.6108.9128.4132.0109.8103.4142.0
Arson 523028552052
per 100,000 38.315.223.10.015.260.436.335.713.90.034.513.5
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 319.1) 113.4149.4160.7152.7176.1136.8163.0150.9150.4170.3179.1181.5

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Crime in Indianola detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2010, including police officers: 21 (19 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.29
Iowa average:

1.75

Historical population

Historical housing units


Population change in the 1990s: +1,850 (+16.6%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Construction (14%)
  • Educational services (13%)
  • Manufacturing (11%)
  • Retail trade (10%)
  • Finance and insurance (9%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (7%)
  • Accommodation and food services (6%)
  • Educational services (22%)
  • Health care and social assistance (19%)
  • Finance and insurance (12%)
  • Retail trade (11%)
  • Accommodation and food services (7%)
  • Other services, except public administration (7%)
  • Public administration (4%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)
  • Computer specialists (4%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (4%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (5%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (4%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4%)
  • Financial clerks except bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4%)

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Tornado activity:

Indianola-area historical tornado activity is above Iowa state average. It is 187% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/18/1974, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 11.1 miles away from the Indianola city center killed 2 people and injured 50 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 6/13/1976, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 42.4 miles away from the city center injured 9 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Indianola-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Iowa state average. It is 100% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 2/11/1995 at 05:54:10, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 93.7 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Warren County (11) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 8, Storms: 8, Tornadoes: 3, Snow: 1, Hurricane: 1, Tornado: 1, Winter Storm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

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Hospitals/medical centers near Indianola:

  • IOWA METHODIST MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 16 miles away; DES MOINES, IA)
  • BROADLAWNS MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 18 miles away; DES MOINES, IA)
  • MERCY MEDICAL CENTER-DES MOINES (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Church, provides emergency services, about 18 miles away; DES MOINES, IA)

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Airports and heliports located in Indianola:


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Local government website: www.cityofindianola.com

College/University in Indianola:

  • Simpson College (Full-time enrollment: 1,479; Location: 701 North C St; Private, not-for-profit; Website: www.simpson.edu; Offers Master's degree)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Indianola:

  • Drake University (about 18 miles; Des Moines, IA; Full-time enrollment: 4,382)
  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 27 miles; Ankeny, IA; FT enrollment: 8,947)
  • Iowa State University (about 47 miles; Ames, IA; FT enrollment: 24,738)
  • Indian Hills Community College (about 65 miles; Ottumwa, IA; FT enrollment: 3,272)
  • Iowa Central Community College (about 85 miles; Fort Dodge, IA; FT enrollment: 3,064)
  • Truman State University (about 96 miles; Kirksville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,595)
  • Hawkeye Community College (about 98 miles; Waterloo, IA; FT enrollment: 3,189)

Public high schools in Indianola:

Public elementary/middle schools in Indianola:

Private elementary/middle school in Indianola:

  • VICTORY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (Students: 89; Location: 805 N 1ST ST; Grades: PK - 8)
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Library in Indianola:

  • INDIANOLA PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $508,889; Location: 207 N B ST; 41,942 books; 2,517 audio materials; 1,761 video materials; 6 local licensed databases; 25 state licensed databases; 136 print serial subscriptions; 1 electronic serial subscriptions)

User submitted facts and corrections:

  • Add another church to the list please: Indianola Community Church
  • State Representative Mark Davitt, House District 74 Phone: 515-962-9345 (home Phone: 515-281-3221 (office/ while in session e-mail: mark.davitt at legis.state.ia.us 611 W. Ashland, Indianola, IA 50125 web address: http://www.legis.state.ia.us/

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Notable locations in Indianola: Deer Run Golf Club (A), Indianola Tennis Court Complex (B), Indianola Soccer/Baseball Complex (C), Indianola Country Club (D), Heartland Co-op Elevator (E), Woods Motel and RV Park (F), Warren County Fairgrounds (G), Amy Robertson Music Center (H), Cowles Center (I), Detroit House (J), Art Center (K), Indianola City Fire Department (L), Indianola City Hall (M), Indianola City Public Library (N), Indianola Police Department (O), Barker Residence Hall (P), Pfeiffer Dining Hall (Q), Physical Plant (R), Hillman Hall (S), Picken Residence Hall (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Indianola include: House of Praise Family Church (A), Indianola Friends Church (B), Indianola Regular Baptist Church (C), Saint Thomas Aquinas Church (D), First Apostolic Church (E), First Assembly of God Church (F), First Baptist Church (G), First United Methodist Church (H), Good Shepard Evangelical Lutheran Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Independent Order of Odd Fellows Cemetery (1), Indianola City Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Indianola include: Willow Creek Totlot (1), Moats Park (2), Barker Park (3), Bill Buxton Stadium (4), President Richard Nixon's Iowa Ancestor Historical Marker (5), Lions Park (6), Buxton Park (7), Buxton Park Arboretum (8), Sesquicentennial Park (9). Display/hide their locations on the map

Post office: Indianola Post Office (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attractions: National Balloon Museum (1601 North Jefferson Way), National Balloon Classic (1601 North Jefferson Way), Balloon Federation of America (112 East Salem Avenue).

Hotels: Indianola Des Moines Area (1701 North Jefferson), Super 8 Motel (1701 North Jefferson Way), Hotel Warren (113 East Salem Avenue), Woods Motel & RV Park (906 South Jefferson Way).

Courts: Warren County - Clerk Of Court Courthouse (Po Box 379), Warren County - E911 Admin Court House (Courthouse), Warren County - Homeland Security Court House (Courthouse), Warren County - Juvenile Court Ofc Court House (Courthouse), Warren County - Civil Court (Courthouse).

 
Warren County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI  CO  Ozone  PM10 PM2.5 NO2 SO2

Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 31.2. This is about average.
City:

31.2
U.S.:

32.0
Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2010 was 0.282. This is about average. Closest monitor was 15.8 miles away from the city center.
City:

0.282
U.S.:

0.334
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 18.1. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 15.4 miles away from the city center.
City:

18.1
U.S.:

22.1
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 9.11. This is about average. Closest monitor was 15.4 miles away from the city center.
City:

9.11
U.S.:

9.59
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 9.05. This is about average. Closest monitor was 17.0 miles away from the city center.
City:

9.05
U.S.:

9.39
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 0.295. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 17.2 miles away from the city center.
City:

0.295
U.S.:

2.433

Drinking water stations with addresses in Indianola and their reported violations in the past:

INDIANOLA WATER SUPPLY (Population served: 14156, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu - Between JUL-01-1992 and MAR-01-2002, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (MAR-01-2002)
  • One minor monitoring violation
  • One regular monitoring violation

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 10.7%
(10.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 0.0% for Black residents, 21.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 0.0% for other race residents, 15.4% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This city:  2.4 people
Iowa:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  68.7%
Whole state:  67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  5.0%
Whole state:  4.9%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Indianola, IA

People in group quarters in Indianola:

  • 966 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus)
  • 366 people in nursing homes
  • 34 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 28 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
  • 26 people in homes for the mentally ill
  • 16 people in homes for the mentally retarded

Indianola compared to Iowa state average:

Indianola, Iowa environmental map by EPA

Map Legend

  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.


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Banks with branches in Indianola (2011 data):

  • Community Bank: West Roads Branch at 1901 West 2nd Avenue, branch established on 06/09/2000; at 1401 North Jefferson, Orchard Plaza, branch established on 01/01/1883. Info updated 10/30/2007: Bank assets: $13.1 mil, Deposits: $11.0 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 6 total offices, Holding Company: Community Bancshares Corp.
  • City State Bank: - Indianola Branch at 1510 North 1st Street, branch established on 03/14/2007. Info updated 11/03/2006: Bank assets: $21.7 mil, Deposits: $18.7 mil, headquarters in Norwalk, IA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 7 total offices, Holding Company: Albrecht Financial Services, Inc.
  • Bank of the West: Indianola at 211 E. Boston Avenue, branch established on 01/01/1916. Info updated 11/16/2009: Bank assets: $58,022.1 mil, Deposits: $38,173.4 mil, headquarters in San Francisco, CA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 656 total offices, Holding Company: Bnp Paribas
  • Peoples Savings Bank: at 400 East Iowa Avenue, branch established on 11/20/1998. Info updated 11/03/2006: Bank assets: $14.4 mil, Deposits: $12.4 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Central South Bancorporation, Inc.
  • Regions Bank: 114 North Howard Street Branch at 114 North Howard Street, branch established on 02/26/1919. Info updated 02/09/2009: Bank assets: $129,067.7 mil, Deposits: $99,803.3 mil, headquarters in Birmingham, AL, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1784 total offices, Holding Company: Regions Financial Corporation
  • Wells Fargo Bank, National Association: Indianola Branch at 509 N Jefferson Street, branch established on 04/07/1945. Info updated 12/01/2010: Bank assets: $1,070,489.0 mil, Deposits: $811,027.0 mil, headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD, positive income, 6537 total offices, Holding Company: Wells Fargo & Company

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Indianola, Iowa:

  • Apple Tree Inn, 1215 North Jefferson, Indianola, IA 50125 , Phone: (515) 961-0551, Fax: (515) 961-0555
  • Super 8, 1701 N Jefferson, Indianola, IA 50125 , Phone: (515) 961-0058, Fax: (515) 961-0058
All 2 fire-safe hotels and motels in Indianola, Iowa

Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Indianola travel time to work - commute
Indianola mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Utility gas (81%)
  • Electricity (17%)
  • No fuel used (1%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (1%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Warren County Iowa:


2008 Presidential Election results in Warren County Iowa:
Detailed 2008 election results.


Religion statistics for Indianola:

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 41.71%
Here41.7%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameUnited Methodist ChurchCatholic ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)Presbyterian Church (USA)
Adherents28.2%23.1%8.7%6.2%5.6%
Congregations18.2%9.1%4.5%6.1%4.5%
NameLutheran ChurchEvangelical Free Church of AmericaFriends (Quakers)LDS (Mormon) ChurchOther
Adherents4.7%4.2%3.8%3.1%12.5%
Congregations4.5%7.6%12.1%3.0%30.3%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 5
This county:

1.13 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Warren County:

0.23 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.23 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Warren County:

0.23 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 23
This county:

5.18 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 17
Warren County:

3.83 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

7.4%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

30.6%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Warren County:

14.0%
State:

14.5%

Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 11$48,048$52,41615$11,827
Police Protection - Officers 17$69,203$48,8490$0
Police - Other 2$5,247$31,4826$3,739
Firefighters 8$34,290$51,43532$17,772
Streets and Highways 7$26,614$45,6240$0
Sewerage 8$29,546$44,3190$0
Parks and Recreation 7$24,536$42,06216$11,243
Water Supply 6$24,615$49,2300$0
Electric Power 15$60,055$48,0441$1,339
Local Libraries 4$13,466$40,3986$5,566
Totals for Government 85$335,620$47,38276$51,486

Indianola government finances in 2006 (per resident):

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $3,926,000 ($272.77)
  • Charges - Sewerage: $1,697,000 ($117.90)
    All Other: $421,000 ($29.25)
    Parks and Recreation: $332,000 ($23.07)
    Solid Waste Management: $128,000 ($8.89)
    Regular Highways: $16,000 ($1.11)
  • Construction - Electric Utilities: $3,975,000 ($276.18)
    Regular Highways: $943,000 ($65.52)
    Sewerage: $775,000 ($53.85)
    Water Utilities: $423,000 ($29.39)
    Parks and Recreation: $58,000 ($4.03)
  • Current Operations - Electric Utilities: $8,087,000 ($561.87)
    Police Protection: $1,799,000 ($124.99)
    Water Utilities: $1,214,000 ($84.35)
    Parks and Recreation: $1,133,000 ($78.72)
    Regular Highways: $1,084,000 ($75.31)
    Sewerage: $1,023,000 ($71.08)
    Health - Other: $587,000 ($40.78)
    Libraries: $475,000 ($33.00)
    Financial Administration: $443,000 ($30.78)
    Central Staff Services: $368,000 ($25.57)
    Local Fire Protection: $361,000 ($25.08)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation, NEC: $232,000 ($16.12)
    Solid Waste Management: $147,000 ($10.21)
    General Public Buildings: $85,000 ($5.91)
    General - Other: $65,000 ($4.52)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $52,000 ($3.61)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities, NEC: $19,000 ($1.32)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - All Other: $27,000 ($1.88)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $377,000 ($26.19)
  • Intergovernmental to Local NEC - General - Other: $107,000 ($7.43)
    Police Protection: $66,000 ($4.59)
  • Local Intergovernmental - All Other: $134,000 ($9.31)
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $2,106,000 ($146.32)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $481,000 ($33.42)
    General Revenue, NEC: $401,000 ($27.86)
    Special Assessments: $206,000 ($14.31)
    Rents: $121,000 ($8.41)
    Fines and Forfeits: $115,000 ($7.99)
    Sale of Property: $58,000 ($4.03)
  • NEW for 2005 - Long Term Debt Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $17,874,000 ($1241.85)
    Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $12,535,000 ($870.91)
    Long Term Debt Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $7,445,000 ($517.27)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Miscellaneous Commercial Activities, NEC: $151,000 ($10.49)
    Parks and Recreation: $146,000 ($10.14)
    Libraries: $126,000 ($8.75)
    Water Utilities: $113,000 ($7.85)
    Regular Highways: $104,000 ($7.23)
    Police Protection: $76,000 ($5.28)
    Electric Utilities: $75,000 ($5.21)
    Local Fire Protection: $37,000 ($2.57)
    General - Other: $26,000 ($1.81)
    Financial Administration: $9,000 ($0.63)
    General Public Building: $7,000 ($0.49)
    Central Staff Services: $5,000 ($0.35)
    Health - Other: $2,000 ($0.14)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation, NEC: $2,000 ($0.14)
    Sewerage: $2,000 ($0.14)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $9,518,000 ($661.29)
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $8,509,000 ($591.19)
    Water Utilities: $1,799,000 ($124.99)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $776,000 ($53.92)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $1,138,000 ($79.07)
    All Other: $68,000 ($4.72)
  • Tax - Property: $4,436,000 ($308.21)
    Other License: $164,000 ($11.39)
    Public Utilities Sales: $88,000 ($6.11)
    Other Selective Sales: $59,000 ($4.10)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $4,623,000 ($321.20)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $175,000 ($12.16)

8.20% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($44,204 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

8.20%
Iowa average:

6.30%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Polk County, IA  3.84% ($47,092 average AGI)
from Marion County, IA  0.26% ($26,857)
from Dallas County, IA  0.24% ($47,842)


7.86% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($37,604 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

7.86%
Iowa average:

6.47%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Polk County, IA  4.20% ($36,603 average AGI)
to Dallas County, IA  0.32% ($54,922)
to Marion County, IA  0.27% ($32,558)

Strongest AM radio stations in Indianola:

  • KXLQ (1490 AM; 1 kW; INDIANOLA, IA; Owner: WARREN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KBGG (1700 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KRNT (1350 AM; 5 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KWKY (1150 AM; 1 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: PUTBRESE COMMUNICATIONS, LTD.)
  • KXNO (1460 AM; 5 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WOI (640 AM; 5 kW; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIV., OF SCIENCE & TECH.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Indianola:

  • KSTM (88.9 FM; INDIANOLA, IA; Owner: SIMPSON COLLEGE)
  • KIOA (93.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KAZR (103.3 FM; PELLA, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KGGO (94.9 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KMXD (100.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WOI-FM (90.1 FM; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCI & TECH)
  • KSTZ (102.5 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KJMC (89.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: MINORITY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KKDM (107.5 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KDFR (91.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KJJY (92.5 FM; WEST DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KJJC (107.1 FM; OSCEOLA, IA; Owner: THOMAS H. BURKE, RECEIVER FOR LIFESTYLE COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • K269EJ (101.7 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)
  • KLTI-FM (104.1 FM; AMES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KHKI (97.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KZZQ (99.5 FM; WINTERSET, IA; Owner: POSITIVE IMPACT MEDIA, INC.)
  • KVJZ (106.3 FM; ANKENY, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KELR-FM (105.3 FM; CHARITON, IA; Owner: FMC BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Indianola:

  • WOI-TV (Channel 5; AMES, IA; Owner: CAPITAL COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, INC.)
  • WBXF-CA (Channel 4; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: THE BOX WORLDWIDE LLC)
  • KDIN-TV (Channel 11; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KPWB-TV (Channel 23; AMES, IA; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF IOWA, L.L.C.)
  • KDSM-TV (Channel 17; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: KDSM LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KCCI (Channel 8; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: DES MOINES HEARST-ARGYLE TV, INC.)
  • WHO-TV (Channel 13; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
  • KRPG-LP (Channel 43; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: TIGER EYE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • K41DD (Channel 41; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: VENTANA TELEVISION, INC.)
  • K29EA (Channel 29; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: TV-45, INC.)

Fatal accident count (per 100,000 population)


See more detailed statistics of Indianola fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2009 here


FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Indianola)
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 29 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers in Indianola, IA)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Paging Towers: 1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 56 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Indianola)

FAA Registered Aircraft: 79 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Indianola)


Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 full and 3 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans		B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)		G) Loans On Manufactured
Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED77$142,31752$139,980361$151,89324$64,8132$1,069,50017$103,1825$135,580
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED4$111,7355$116,42626$130,9932$12,4200$03$107,4630$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED13$143,54610$143,89775$144,26719$23,9450$05$45,3263$66,127
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN7$122,4667$143,84693$162,5778$53,0050$02$149,0000$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$02$65,2608$134,6330$00$01$58,2200$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0207.00 , 0208.00, 0209.00, 0210.00

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 full and 3 partial tracts)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		B) Refinancings
C) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A & B)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED12$181,69717$156,2830$0
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED2$86,4407$184,5271$375,640
APPLICATIONS DENIED3$142,8132$115,6500$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$02$132,9750$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$01$97,0300$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 0207.00 , 0208.00, 0209.00, 0210.00

Conventional Home Purchase Loans

Conventional Home Purchase Loans - Value

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 92
  • Hazardous Condition: 41
  • Good Intent Call: 3

Incident types - Indianola


See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Indianola, IA

Most common first names in Indianola, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary8782.9 years
William7776.0 years
Robert7171.7 years
John7077.2 years
Charles6078.2 years
James5078.1 years
George4578.7 years
Helen4481.9 years
Ruth4382.8 years
Donald4272.5 years
Most common last names in Indianola, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith3980.8 years
Miller3578.2 years
Brown2876.2 years
Wood2879.8 years
Wilson2480.3 years
King2382.2 years
Johnson2275.1 years
Williams2183.1 years
Jones2072.7 years
Young2076.8 years
Businesses in Indianola, IA
NameCountNameCount
Arby's1RadioShack1
Burger King1Subway2
Dairy Queen1Super 81
FedEx2U-Haul1
H&R Block1U.S. Cellular1
MasterBrand Cabinets1UPS3
McDonald's1Walgreens1
Pizza Hut1Walmart1
Quiznos1

Indianola on our top lists:

  • #51 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in homes for the mentally ill (population 5,000+)"
  • #57 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the greatest earthquake activity"
  • #72 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the highest ratio of rapes to murders between 2001 and 2006 (population 5,000+)"
  • #73 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus) (population 5,000+)"
  • #81 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest temperature differences during a year (population 5,000+)"
  • #84 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Finance and insurance (population 5,000+)"
  • #96 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Business operations specialists (population 5,000+)"
  • #99 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most White Non-Hispanic residents (pop 5,000+)"
  • #69 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the smallest number of people without health insurance coverage in 2000"

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