Iola
City in Allen County, Kansas
Iola is a city in Allen County, Kansas, with 5,396 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 971 ft (296 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bassett, 1.6 miles S.
- 5,396residents (2020 Census)
- 971 ftelevation · 296 m
- 4.8 sq miland area · 12.6 km²
- 1,113 / sq mipopulation density
- 66749ZIP code
About Iola
Iola () is a city in and the county seat of Allen County, Kansas, United States. The city is situated along the Neosho River in southeast Kansas. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 5,396. It is named in honor of Iola Colborn, the wife of Josiah Colborn, one of the town's founders.
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Living in Iola
- Median household income
- $54,221
- Median home value
- $78,300
- Median rent
- $767/mo
- Median age
- 32.6
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Iola had 5,396 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,396 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,113 per sq mi (430 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Iola at a glance
| State | Kansas (KS) |
|---|---|
| County | Allen County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 5,396 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.85 sq mi (12.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.27 sq mi (0.71 km²) |
| Elevation | 971 ft (296 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.9259° N, 95.3985° W |
| ZIP code | 66749 |
| Official website | cityofiola.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2034300 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Iola
- Bassett1.6 mi S
- Gas2.9 mi E
- La Harpe5.2 mi E
- Piqua7.6 mi W
- Humboldt8.1 mi S
- Neosho Falls10.2 mi NW
- Colony10.3 mi N
- Moran12.4 mi E
- Lone Elm13.6 mi NE
- Mildred14.1 mi NE
- Elsmore16.3 mi SE
- LeRoy16.9 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Iola
What county is Iola in?
Iola is in Allen County, Kansas.
What is the population of Iola, KS?
5,396 people lived in Iola at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Iola, KS?
The ZIP code of Iola is 66749.
What is the elevation of Iola?
971 feet (296 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Iola?
Bassett (1.6 mi), Gas (2.9 mi), La Harpe (5.2 mi), Piqua (7.6 mi), Humboldt (8.1 mi).
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