There are 4 independent living communities near Iola, Kansas. Independent living costs in Kansas range from about $31 to $128 daily, with a mean expense running around $68. The per month cost averages around $2,051 and ranges between $935 and $3,836. Annually, the median cost is about $24,618, which is over the US average of $23,100.
Located in Allen County, Iola is a small city in the State of Kansas. While the city itself has 7,974 inhabitants, the encompassing area has a populace of 689,363. The 55-and-over community comprises about 30% of the total population.
Iola has a medium SeniorScore™ of 69. The city's average household income is $39,000 ($20,000 per capita), in comparison to the average of $48,000 for the entire state of Kansas. The average housing price in Iola is $100,500, which is less than the Kansas average of $127,500. Iola also has a moderate unemployment rate of around 6.56%.
Iola has mild average temperatures, with comfortable winters and temperate summers. The city gets average levels of precipitation each year. In relation to similarly-sized cities, Iola has a lower than average rate of crime and average air quality ratings.