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Allen County

Population in July 2009: 5,719. Population change since 2000: -9.3%
 

Males: 2,683  (46.9%)
Females: 3,036  (53.1%)

Median resident age:  35.9 years
Kansas median age:  35.2 years

Zip codes: 66749.


Estimated median household income in 2009: $31,850 (it was $29,219 in 2000)
Iola:

$31,850
Kansas:

$47,817
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $17,298

Iola city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $55,813 (it was $38,900 in 2000)
Iola:

$55,813
Kansas:

$125,500
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $68,412; Detached houses: $70,644; Townhouses or other attached units: $52,833; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $45,788; Mobile homes: $31,191

Median gross rent in 2009: $455.

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  • White alone - 5,359 (92.0%)
  • Black alone - 221 (3.8%)
  • Hispanic - 119 (2.0%)
  • Two or more races - 105 (1.8%)
  • American alone - 21 (0.4%)

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Jan. 2011 cost of living index in Iola: 73.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (23.4%), United States (12.3%), English (11.6%), Irish (10.5%), Swedish (3.8%), Dutch (3.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 965 feet

Land area: 4.21 square miles.

Population density: 1359 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Iola:

  • High school or higher: 82.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 19.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 8.0%
  • Unemployed: 6.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 14.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Iola city:

  • Never married: 26.9%
  • Now married: 46.8%
  • Separated: 2.1%
  • Widowed: 12.7%
  • Divorced: 11.5%

68 residents are foreign born

This city:  1.1%
Kansas:  5.0%


According to our research there were 15 registered sex offenders living in Iola, Kansas in July 2011
The ratio of number of residents in Iola to the number of sex offenders is 381 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $703 (1.3%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $556 (1.2%)
Iola satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lawrence, KS (72.2 miles , pop. 80,098).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Kansas City, MO (92.0 miles , pop. 441,545).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (362.9 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Bassett, KS (1.2 miles) , Gas, KS (1.7 miles ), La Harpe, KS (2.3 miles ), Humboldt, KS (2.8 miles ), Neosho Falls, KS (3.2 miles) , Colony, KS (3.2 miles ), Moran, KS (3.5 miles ), Lone Elm, KS (3.7 miles) .

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1997: 2 buildings, average cost: $85,300
  • 1998: 7 buildings, average cost: $64,900
  • 1999: 11 buildings, average cost: $51,600
  • 2000: 5 buildings, average cost: $65,600
  • 2001: 11 buildings, average cost: $84,100
  • 2002: 7 buildings, average cost: $111,000
  • 2003: 4 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 2004: 4 buildings, average cost: $99,300
  • 2005: 8 buildings, average cost: $205,000
  • 2006: 4 buildings, average cost: $171,400
  • 2007: 2 buildings, average cost: $95,000
  • 2008: 9 buildings, average cost: $147,200
  • 2009: 35 buildings, average cost: $97,200
  • 2010: 2 buildings, average cost: $102,500

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 37.92 N, Longitude: 95.40 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: +1,486 (+23.6%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 2,074 (73.9%)

Area code: 620

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Iola, Kansas accommodation, waste management, arts - Economy and Business Data

Unemployment in March 2011:
Here:

8.2%
Kansas:

7.1%

Unemployment by year (%)


 

Crime in Iola by Year
Type 2002 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Murders 0010000
per 100,000 0.00.016.50.00.00.00.0
Rapes 3232358
per 100,000 47.132.849.633.851.887.3140.3
Robberies 0036100
per 100,000 0.00.049.6101.417.30.00.0
Assaults 22413124251712
per 100,000 345.6671.8512.4405.7431.9296.8210.4
Burglaries 63344168574242
per 100,000 989.6557.1677.71149.4984.8733.4736.3
Thefts 264224217267266186175
per 100,000 4147.03670.33586.84513.24595.73247.83068.0
Auto thefts 16861313713
per 100,000 251.3131.199.2219.7224.6122.2227.9
Arson 2170160
per 100,000 31.416.4115.70.017.3104.80.0
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 319.1) 361.2356.0388.0416.2402.8319.5345.9

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

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2010, including police officers: 17 (16 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.81
Kansas average:

2.69

Historical population

Historical housing units


Population change in the 1990s: -127 (-2.0%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Manufacturing (40%)
  • Retail trade (12%)
  • Educational services (9%)
  • Other services, except public administration (6%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (6%)
  • Construction (5%)
  • Public administration (5%)
  • Health care and social assistance (29%)
  • Manufacturing (21%)
  • Educational services (17%)
  • Retail trade (10%)
  • Finance and insurance (5%)
  • Public administration (4%)
  • Accommodation and food services (4%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (10%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4%)
  • Construction laborers (3%)
  • Law enforcement workers including supervisors (3%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Child care workers (6%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (5%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (4%)

Work and jobs in Iola: detailed stats about occupations, industries, unemployment, workers, commute

Average climate in Iola, Kansas

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Tornado activity:

Iola-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Kansas state average. It is 158% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/12/1964, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 14.7 miles away from the Iola city center killed 3 people and injured 9 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 5/20/1957, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 36.9 miles away from the city center killed 44 people and injured 207 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

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

On 5/18/2005 at 19:59:42, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 86.3 miles away from the city center
On 7/24/2001 at 14:02:35, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 88.8 miles away from Iola center
On 5/13/1999 at 14:18:22, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 89.8 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Allen County (8) is smaller than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 6
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 4, Storms: 4, Tornadoes: 2, Winter Storm: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Winter Storm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

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Hospital/medical center in Iola:

  • ALLEN COUNTY HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Proprietary, provides emergency services, 101 SOUTH 1ST STREET)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Iola:

  • NEOSHO MEMORIAL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (Critical Access Hospitals, Government - Local, provides emergency services, about 22 miles away; CHANUTE, KS)
  • ANDERSON COUNTY HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 26 miles away; GARNETT, KS)
  • COFFEY COUNTY HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Government - Local, provides emergency services, about 29 miles away; BURLINGTON, KS)

Political contributions by individuals in Iola, KS

Airports located in Iola:

  • Allen County Airport (Runways: 1, Commercial Ops: 12, Air Taxi Ops: 460, Itinerant Ops: 8,000, Local Ops: 8,000, Military Ops: 30)

Local government website: www.ci.iola.ks.us

College/University in Iola:

  • Allen County Community College (Full-time enrollment: 1,433; Location: 1801 N Cottonwood; Public; Website: www.allencc.edu)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Iola:

  • Pittsburg State University (about 53 miles; Pittsburg, KS; Full-time enrollment: 6,143)
  • Emporia State University (about 55 miles; Emporia, KS; FT enrollment: 4,068)
  • University of Kansas (about 73 miles; Lawrence, KS; FT enrollment: 24,411)
  • Missouri Southern State University (about 77 miles; Joplin, MO; FT enrollment: 4,115)
  • Johnson County Community College (about 79 miles; Overland Park, KS; FT enrollment: 7,433)
  • Washburn University (about 79 miles; Topeka, KS; FT enrollment: 4,484)
  • Butler Community College (about 82 miles; El Dorado, KS; FT enrollment: 4,200)

Public high school in Iola:

Public elementary/middle schools in Iola:

Private elementary/middle school in Iola:

  • IOLA AREA COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 20; Location: 2411 S STATE ST; Grades: PK - 8)
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Library in Iola:

  • IOLA PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $249,907; Location: 218 EAST MADISON; 39,732 books; 2,450 audio materials; 2,063 video materials; 30 state licensed databases; 91 print serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in Iola: Allen County Courthouse (A), Iola Memorial Hall (B), Iola Public Library (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Centers: North Shopping Center (1), Plaza Shopping Center (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Iola include: Church of God (A), Community Baptist Church (B), Wesley United Methodist Church (C), Ward Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church (D), First Baptist Church (E), First Christian Church (F), First Church of Christ Scientist (G), First Presbyterian Church (H), Seventh Day Adventist Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Iola Cemetery (1), Highland Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Iola include: Garfield Park (1), Riverside Park (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

Tourist attractions: Allen County Historical Society & Museum (20 South Washington Avenue), The Northrup House (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 318 East Street).

Hotels: Best Western Inn-Fax (1315 North State), Super 8 Motel (200 Bills Way), Best Western Inn (1315 N State St).

Courts: Iola-City - Municipal Court Clerk (2 West Jackson Avenue), Allen-County - Court Services Office-Probation (Court House), Allen-County - District Court Clerk (Court House).

 
Allen County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI  PM10

Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 16.9. This is significantly better than average.
City:

16.9
U.S.:

32.0
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 18.2. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 17.5 miles away from the city center.
City:

18.2
U.S.:

22.1

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

IOLA, CITY OF (Population served: 6008, Surface_water):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Average - Between OCT-2005 and DEC-2005, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-05-2006), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-05-2006), St Public Notif received (FEB-08-2006), St Compliance achieved (MAR-30-2006)
  • MCL, Average - Between JUL-2005 and SEP-2005, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-01-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-01-2005), St Public Notif received (DEC-14-2005), St Compliance achieved (DEC-15-2005)
  • MCL, Average - Between JUL-2005 and SEP-2005, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-01-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-01-2005), St Public Notif received (DEC-14-2005), St Compliance achieved (MAR-30-2006)
  • MCL, Average - Between APR-2005 and JUN-2005, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-13-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-13-2005), St Public Notif received (AUG-11-2005), St Compliance achieved (DEC-15-2005)
  • MCL, Average - Between APR-2005 and JUN-2005, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-13-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-13-2005), St Public Notif received (AUG-11-2005), St Compliance achieved (MAR-30-2006)
  • MCL, Average - Between JAN-2005 and MAR-2005, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAY-11-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAY-11-2005), St Public Notif received (JUN-10-2005), St Compliance achieved (MAR-30-2006)
  • 6 other older health violations
Past monitoring violations:
  • M&R Filter Turbidity Reporting - In MAR-2005, Contaminant: IESWTR
  • M&R Filter Turbidity Reporting - In FEB-2005, Contaminant: IESWTR
  • M&R Filter Turbidity Reporting - In JAN-2005, Contaminant: IESWTR
  • Notification, State - In OCT-2004, Contaminant: SWTR
  • Notification, State - In SEP-2004, Contaminant: SWTR
  • 2 other older monitoring violations
ALLEN CO RWD 7 (Population served: 145, Purch_surface_water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-01-2000 and JUL-03-2000, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (JUL-03-2000)
ALLEN CO RWD 15 (Population served: 135, Purch_surface_water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-01-2005 and JUL-13-2005, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (JUL-13-2005)
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-01-2001 and JUL-26-2001, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (JUL-26-2001)
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-01-2000 and JUL-26-2001, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (JUL-26-2001)
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between OCT-19-1999 and DEC-27-1999, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (DEC-27-1999)
  • Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu - Between JAN-1994 and OCT-1994, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (OCT-28-1994)
  • One other older monitoring violation
ALLEN CO RWD 4 (Population served: 65, Purch_surface_water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between OCT-19-1999 and OCT-25-1999, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (OCT-25-1999)
  • One routine major monitoring violation
ALLEN CO RWD 11 (Population served: 54, Purch_surface_water):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUL-2004, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-23-2004), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-23-2004), St Compliance achieved (SEP-30-2004), St Public Notif received (OCT-14-2004)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In JUL-2004, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (SEP-30-2004)
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-01-2000 and JUL-10-2000, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (JUL-10-2000)
  • Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu - Between JAN-01-1994 and JAN-03-1995, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (JAN-03-1995)
  • One routine major monitoring violation
ALLEN CO RWD 6 (Population served: 45, Purch_surface_water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-2004 and SEP-2004, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (SEP-27-2004)
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-01-2003 and JUL-02-2003, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (JUL-02-2003)
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between OCT-19-1999 and NOV-10-1999, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (NOV-10-1999)
  • One routine major monitoring violation
ALLEN CO RWD 2 (Population served: 36, Purch_surface_water):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-2001, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-02-2001), St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-02-2001), St Public Notif received (NOV-15-2001)
  • MCL, Acute (TCR) - In JUL-1999, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-16-1999), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-16-1999), St Public Notif received (AUG-30-1999), St Compliance achieved (AUG-31-1999)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUL-1999, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-16-1999), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-16-1999), St Public Notif received (AUG-30-1999), St Compliance achieved (AUG-31-1999)
Past monitoring violations:
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-01-2005 and AUG-26-2005, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-23-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-23-2005), St Compliance achieved (AUG-26-2005)
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-01-2003 and SEP-24-2003, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-27-2003), St Compliance achieved (SEP-24-2003)
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-01-2001 and MAY-16-2002, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-17-2001), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-17-2001), St Compliance achieved (MAY-16-2002)
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-01-2000 and AUG-24-2000, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (AUG-24-2000)
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between OCT-19-1999 and AUG-24-2000, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (AUG-24-2000)
  • 2 other older monitoring violations
ALLEN CO RWD 3 (Population served: 32, Purch_surface_water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-2000 and AUG-2000, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (AUG-28-2000)
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between OCT-19-1999 and AUG-14-2000, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (AUG-14-2000)
  • Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu - Between JAN-01-1994 and JAN-03-1995, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (JAN-03-1995)
  • One minor monitoring violation

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 16.1%
(15.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 35.6% for Black residents, 14.3% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 32.3% for American Indian residents, 9.7% for other race residents, 31.1% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This city:  2.3 people
Kansas:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  61.4%
Whole state:  67.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  5.0%
Whole state:  4.1%

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 Iola, KS

People in group quarters in Iola:

  • 127 people in nursing homes
  • 72 people in other group homes
  • 41 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus)
  • 20 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
  • 18 people in other noninstitutional group quarters

Iola compared to Kansas state average:

Iola, Kansas environmental map by EPA

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  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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Banks with branches in Iola (2011 data):

  • Emprise Bank: Iola Branch at 1 West Madison Street, branch established on 12/31/1885; Drive-In Branch at 919 North State Street, branch established on 08/15/1974. Info updated 12/07/2006: Bank assets: $1,391.7 mil, Deposits: $1,206.2 mil, headquarters in Wichita, KS, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 41 total offices, Holding Company: Emprise Financial Corporation
  • Citizens Bank, National Association: Iola Branch at 1206 East Street, branch established on 01/01/1924. Info updated 10/03/2007: Bank assets: $28.3 mil, Deposits: $18.0 mil, headquarters in Fort Scott, KS, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 8 total offices, Holding Company: First Capital Corporation
  • Great Southern Bank: Iola Branch at 119 East Madison Street, branch established on 04/01/1903. Info updated 06/01/2010: Bank assets: $3,400.4 mil, Deposits: $2,623.7 mil, headquarters in Reeds Spring, MO, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 84 total offices, Holding Company: Great Southern Bancorp, Inc.
  • Community National Bank & Trust: Iola Branch at 120 East Madison, branch established on 01/01/1924. Info updated 01/06/2011: Bank assets: $68.0 mil, Deposits: $55.7 mil, headquarters in Chanute, KS, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 24 total offices, Holding Company: Community Bancorp, Inc.

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Iola, Kansas:

  • Best Western Inn, 1315 N State St, Iola, KS 66749 , Phone: (620) 365-5161
  • Super 8 Iola Kansas, 200 Bills Way, Iola, KS 66749 , Phone: (620) 237-4408
All 2 fire-safe hotels and motels in Iola, Kansas

Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Iola travel time to work - commute


Iola mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Utility gas (80%)
  • Electricity (18%)
  • Wood (1%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (1%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Allen County Kansas:




2008 Presidential Election results in Allen County Kansas:


Detailed 2008 election results.


Religion statistics for Iola:

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 62.41%
Here62.4%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameUnited Methodist ChurchCatholic ChurchAmerican Baptist Churches in the USAAssemblies of GodChristian Churches and Churches of Christ
Adherents19.6%16.0%13.0%8.9%8.5%
Congregations25.0%5.0%5.0%10.0%10.0%
NameSouthern Baptist ConventionLutheran ChurchChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)Presbyterian Church (USA)Other
Adherents8.2%7.9%5.2%3.8%9.0%
Congregations5.0%5.0%2.5%7.5%25.0%
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: 2
Allen County:

1.49 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.96 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 5
Allen County:

3.72 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

3.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 12
Here:

8.93 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

7.33 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

9.3%
Kansas:

8.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Allen County:

31.3%
State:

27.9%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Allen County:

14.5%
State:

13.4%

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
Financial Administration 7$17,685$30,3171$80
Other Government Administration 7$17,258$29,5850$0
Judicial and Legal 3$6,199$24,7960$0
Police Protection - Officers 15$46,078$36,8620$0
Police - Other 9$19,001$25,3350$0
Firefighters 15$56,291$45,0330$0
Streets and Highways 8$21,259$31,8890$0
Health 1$1,962$23,5440$0
Solid Waste Management 3$6,201$24,8040$0
Parks and Recreation 7$17,491$29,9850$0
Water Supply 5$13,576$32,5820$0
Electric Power 14$43,412$37,2100$0
Gas Supply 10$28,403$34,0840$0
Local Libraries 4$6,576$19,7286$4,140
Other and Unallocable 2$5,513$33,0782$673
Totals for Government 110$306,905$33,4819$4,893

Iola government finances in 2006 (per resident):

  • Charges - All Other: $446,000 ($77.99)
    Sewerage: $311,000 ($54.38)
    Solid Waste Management: $182,000 ($31.82)
    Parks and Recreation: $105,000 ($18.36)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $24,000 ($4.20)
  • Construction - Water Utilities: $1,660,000 ($290.26)
  • Current Operations - Electric Utilities: $6,793,000 ($1187.80)
    Gas Utilities: $3,793,000 ($663.23)
    Regular Highways: $839,000 ($146.70)
    Central Staff Services: $804,000 ($140.58)
    Local Fire Protection: $791,000 ($138.31)
    General - Other: $741,000 ($129.57)
    Police Protection: $709,000 ($123.97)
    Water Utilities: $696,000 ($121.70)
    Parks and Recreation: $438,000 ($76.59)
    Libraries: $164,000 ($28.68)
    Sewerage: $138,000 ($24.13)
    Housing and Community Development: $121,000 ($21.16)
    Solid Waste Management: $112,000 ($19.58)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities, NEC: $3,000 ($0.52)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Housing and Community Development: $121,000 ($21.16)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $418,000 ($73.09)
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $490,000 ($85.68)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $194,000 ($33.92)
    Fines and Forfeits: $142,000 ($24.83)
    General Revenue, NEC: $27,000 ($4.72)
    Rents: $4,000 ($0.70)
    Donations From Private Sources: $2,000 ($0.35)
  • NEW for 2005 - Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $11,740,000 ($2052.81)
    Long Term Debt Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $11,250,000 ($1967.13)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $254,000 ($44.41)
    General - Other: $124,000 ($21.68)
    Electric Utilities: $87,000 ($15.21)
    Gas Utilities: $67,000 ($11.72)
    Parks and Recreation: $49,000 ($8.57)
    Police Protection: $30,000 ($5.25)
    Central Staff Services: $16,000 ($2.80)
    Sewerage: $15,000 ($2.62)
    Water Utilities: $9,000 ($1.57)
    Local Fire Protection: $6,000 ($1.05)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $5,207,000 ($910.47)
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $6,749,000 ($1180.10)
    Gas Utilities: $3,925,000 ($686.31)
    Water Utilities: $1,324,000 ($231.51)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $5,000 ($0.87)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $198,000 ($34.62)
    General Local Government Support: $32,000 ($5.60)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $1,130,000 ($197.59)
    Property: $998,000 ($174.51)
    Public Utilities Sales: $102,000 ($17.84)
    Other Selective Sales: $35,000 ($6.12)
    Other License: $17,000 ($2.97)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $4,265,000 ($745.76)

5.76% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($23,525 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.76%
Kansas average:

7.39%

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 Neosho County, KS  0.67% ($20,485 average AGI)
from Anderson County, KS  0.34% ($20,529)
from Woodson County, KS  0.28% ($14,357)


6.69% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($25,180 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.69%
Kansas average:

7.67%

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 Neosho County, KS  0.80% ($24,500 average AGI)
to Crawford County, KS  0.42% ($26,286)
to Johnson County, KS  0.38% ($31,895)

Strongest AM radio stations in Iola:

  • KALN (1370 AM; 1 kW; IOLA, KS; Owner: IOLA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KGGF (690 AM; 10 kW; COFFEYVILLE, KS; Owner: KGGF-KUSN, INC.)
  • KKOW (860 AM; 10 kW; PITTSBURG, KS; Owner: AMERICAN MEDIA INVESTMENTS)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KKOY (1460 AM; 1 kW; CHANUTE, KS; Owner: SOUTHEAST KANSAS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • KTBZ (1430 AM; 25 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WIBW (580 AM; 5 kW; TOPEKA, KS; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)
  • WMBH (1560 AM; 10 kW; JOPLIN, MO)
  • KCMO (710 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP)
  • KCSP (610 AM; 5 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: ENTERCOM KANSAS CITY LICENSE, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Iola:

  • K217CI (91.3 FM; IOLA, KS; Owner: PITTSBURG STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KIKS-FM (101.5 FM; IOLA, KS; Owner: IOLA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KINZ (95.3 FM; HUMBOLDT, KS; Owner: SUTCLIFFE COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KBJQ (88.3 FM; BRONSON, KS; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KSNP (97.7 FM; BURLINGTON, KS; Owner: SOUTHEAST KANSAS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KKOY-FM (105.5 FM; CHANUTE, KS; Owner: SOUTHEAST KANSAS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)

Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2009 (per 100,000 population)

Iola, Kansas:
  • Fatal accident count: 4
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 6
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 1
  • Fatalities: 5
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 8
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 0
Kansas average:
  • Fatal accident count: 101
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 152
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 37
  • Fatalities: 109
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 254
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 10

Iola fatal accident list:

Feb 18, 1993 02:06 AM, Ssycamore, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 2, Drunken drivers: 1
Aug 27, 1985 08:12 AM, 169, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Feb 25, 1980 02:43 AM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Aug 13, 1980 08:05 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 15
Total length: 33 meters (108ft)
Total costs: $3,880,000
Total average daily traffic: 21,363
Total average daily truck traffic: 1,396
Total future (year 2029) average daily traffic: 24,723

New bridges - Historical Statistics

  • 1900-1909: 3
  • 1910-1919: 1
  • 1920-1929: 1
  • 1930-1939: 5
  • 1940-1949: 1
  • 1950-1959: 0
  • 1960-1969: 2
  • 1970-1979: 0
  • 1980-1989: 1
  • 1990-1999: 0
  • 2000-2010: 1
See Full National Bridge Inventory Statistics for Iola, KS

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Iola)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

33 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

5
  • 1 Mi N On 169 Hwy Rr 2 (Lat: 37.975028 Lon: -95.425250), Structure height: 15 m, Call Sign: WPDX715, Licensee ID: L00015287
    Assigned Frequencies: 9345.00 MHz
    Grant Date: 12/22/1998, Expiration Date: 12/22/2003, Cancellation Date: 02/22/2004
    Registrant: Robin C Boyer, 1004 N State St, Iola, KS 66749, Phone: (316) 365-7559
  • Miller & Cottonwood (Lat: 37.924750 Lon: -95.398028), Type: Tank, Structure height: 24 m, Overall height: 32 m, Call Sign: WNDE925
    Assigned Frequencies: 460.575 MHz
    Grant Date: 04/29/2005, Expiration Date: 07/18/2015
    Registrant: Iola Fire Dept, 408 N Washington, Iola, KS 66749, Phone: (620) 365-4972, Fax: (620) 365-8631, Email:
  • City Hall 2 W Jackson St (Lat: 37.923083 Lon: -95.404694), Call Sign: KAB295, Licensee ID: L00015981
    Assigned Frequencies: 39.4600 MHz, 39.5800 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/30/1999, Expiration Date: 11/08/2004, Cancellation Date: 11/25/2004
    Registrant: City Of Iola, 2 West Jackson St, Iola, KS 66749, Phone: (316) 365-4960
  • 402 E Jackson (Lat: 37.923083 Lon: -95.391083), Call Sign: KNCW991, Licensee ID: L00395709
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.160 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/22/2002, Expiration Date: 03/04/2012
    Registrant: Unified School District 257, 402 E Jackson, Iola, KS 66749, Phone: (316) 365-4700
  • Lat: 37.924750 Lon: -95.398028, Structure height: 0 m, Call Sign: WPWG500
    Assigned Frequencies: 2458.00 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/12/2002, Expiration Date: 11/12/2012, Certifier: Timothy J Thyer
    Registrant: Iola Fire Dept, 408 N Washington, Iola, KS 66749, Phone: (620) 365-4972, Fax: (620) 365-8631, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

4
  • IOLA, 180th & Oregon Streets; Ne Of (Lat: 37.956722 Lon: -95.371278), Type: Tower, Structure height: 146.5 m, Overall height: 147.8 m, Call Sign: WPJF588
    Assigned Frequencies: 6123.10 MHz, 5974.85 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/20/2001, Expiration Date: 02/01/2011
    Registrant: Mid Kansas Inc., 144 N. 7th Street, Salina, KS 67401, Phone: (785) 827-4367, Email:
  • IOLA, 180th & Oregon Streets; Ne Of (Lat: 37.956722 Lon: -95.371278), Type: Tower, Structure height: 146.5 m, Overall height: 147.8 m, Call Sign: WQHA440
    Assigned Frequencies: 5945.20 MHz, 6655.00 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, 6063.80 MHz
    Grant Date: 06/11/2007, Expiration Date: 06/11/2017, Certifier: Dwight A Downing
    Registrant: Cox Communications, 144 N. 7th Street, Salina, KS 67401, Phone: (785) 827-4367, Fax: (785) 825-2162, Email:
  • IOLA JCT, 3 Mi Sw Of (Lat: 37.926417 Lon: -95.351639), Overall height: 50.6 m, Call Sign: WDU255
    Assigned Frequencies: 6093.50 MHz, 6034.20 MHz, 6034.20 MHz, 6152.80 MHz, 6152.80 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/16/1989, Expiration Date: 04/25/1997, Cancellation Date: 04/25/1997
    Registrant: Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, 100 N Tucker Rm 9-B-8, St Louis, MO 63101
  • 1.5 Mi South Hwy 169 (Lat: 37.901972 Lon: -95.401361), Overall height: 6.1 m, Call Sign: WLE505
    Assigned Frequencies: 948.875 MHz, 949.125 MHz
    Grant Date: 04/06/1992, Expiration Date: 06/01/2013
    Registrant: Iola Broadcasting, Inc., P. O. Box 710, Iola, KS 66749

FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

2
  • Allen County Airport (Lat: 37.865306 Lon: -95.386083), Type: Building, Overall height: 314.3 m, Call Sign: WKC9, Licensee ID: L00030826
    Assigned Frequencies: 128.325 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/13/2000, Expiration Date: 11/13/2005, Cancellation Date: 01/14/2006
    Registrant: County Of Allen, 1 North Washington, Iola, KS 66749
  • 9 Mi S (Lat: 37.791389 Lon: -95.415000), Type: Tower, Call Sign: WRLB2082, Licensee ID: L00030826
    Assigned Frequencies: 0.41051 MHz
    Grant Date: 06/16/2005, Expiration Date: 06/07/2015
    Registrant: County Of Allen, Courthouse One N Washington, Iola, KS 66749, Phone: (620) 365-1407

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

43 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Iola)

FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers:

1 (See the full list of FAA Registered Manufacturers and Dealers in Iola)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

25 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft)

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 102
  • Hazardous Condition: 107
  • Good Intent Call: 2

Incident types - Iola


See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Iola, KS

Most common first names in Iola, KS among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John8377.8 years
Mary8079.7 years
Charles7177.3 years
William7177.9 years
George6278.6 years
James6074.8 years
Robert5170.3 years
Ruth4382.8 years
Frank3778.2 years
Dorothy3778.3 years
Most common last names in Iola, KS among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith6478.4 years
Wilson3477.2 years
Johnson3377.3 years
Jones3271.1 years
Brown2477.7 years
Miller2285.5 years
Moore2278.5 years
Baker2176.7 years
Anderson1976.9 years
Thompson1884.2 years
Businesses in Iola, KS
NameCountNameCount
AutoZone1Pizza Hut1
Best Western1RadioShack1
Blockbuster1SONIC Drive-In1
Dairy Queen1Super 81
FedEx1Taco Bell1
H&R Block1U-Haul1
La-Z-Boy1U.S. Cellular1
Lane Furniture2UPS1
McDonald's1Walmart1

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