Indianola

City in Warren County, Iowa

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Indianola is a city in Warren County, Iowa, with 15,833 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 968 ft (295 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ackworth, 4.8 miles E.

About Indianola

Indianola is a city in and the county seat of Warren County, Iowa, United States, located 19 miles (31 km) south of downtown Des Moines. The population was 15,833 at the time of the 2020 census. Indianola is home to the National Balloon Classic, a nine-day hot air balloon festival held annually in the summer, the Des Moines Metro Opera, a major American Summer Opera Festival, and Simpson College.

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Living in Indianola

Median household income
$75,453
Median home value
$237,500
Median rent
$986/mo
Median age
35.9
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Indianola, IA population

Indianola had 15,833 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census15,833
Density1,385 per sq mi (535 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Indianola at a glance

StateIowa (IA)
CountyWarren County
TypeCity
Population15,833 (2020)
Land area11.44 sq mi (29.6 km²)
Elevation968 ft (295 m)
Coordinates41.3630° N, 93.5655° W
ZIP code50125
Official websiteindianolaiowa.gov
Census code (GEOID)1938280

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Frequently asked questions about Indianola

What county is Indianola in?

Indianola is in Warren County, Iowa.

What is the population of Indianola, IA?

15,833 people lived in Indianola at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Indianola, IA?

The ZIP code of Indianola is 50125.

What is the elevation of Indianola?

968 feet (295 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Indianola?

Ackworth (4.8 mi), Spring Hill (5.5 mi), Milo (8.3 mi), Martensdale (9.0 mi), Sandyville (9.3 mi).

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