Economy & Jobs — Iola, Kansas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $54,221 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$57,500 |
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| Per Capita Income | $25,689 |
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| Poverty Rate | 8.6% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 8.4% |
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| In Labor Force | 2,437 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 29.8% |
| Manufacturing | 15.0% |
| Retail | 14.1% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 15 |
| Insurance Agencies | 10 |
| Gas Stations | 8 |
| Commercial Banks | 7 |
| Physician Offices | 6 |
| Fast Food | 6 |
| General Merchandise | 5 |
| Law Offices | 5 |
| Auto Repair | 4 |
| Hotels Motels | 4 |
| Coffee Shops | 4 |
| Chiropractors | 3 |
| Optometrists | 3 |
| Nursing Care | 3 |
| Child Day Care | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
