Iola is a tiny city located in the state of Texas. With a population of 339 people and two associated neighborhoods, Iola is the 984th largest community in Texas.Unlike some cities where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate the local economy, Iola is neither predominantly one nor the other. Instead, it has a mixed workforce of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Iola is a city of sales and office workers, service providers, and professionals. There are especially a lot of people living in Iola who work in office and administrative support (23.73%), law enforcement and fire fighting (11.02%), and personal care services (7.63%). Iola’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the nation, making it a very safe place to live. Residents will find that the city is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Iola is worth considering. In Iola, however, the average commute to work is quite long. On average, people spend 36.04 minutes each day getting to work, which is significantly higher than the national average. As is often the case in a small city, Iola doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.The education level of Iola citizens, measured as those with bachelor's degrees or advanced degrees, is similar to the national average for all American cities and towns. 17.14% of adults 25 and older in Iola have a college degree. The per capita income in Iola in 2022 was $31,242, which is middle income relative to Texas and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $124,968 for a family of four. However, Iola contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. Iola is a very ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Iola home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Iola residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Iola also has a sizeable Hispanic population (people of Hispanic origin can be of any race). People of Hispanic or Latino origin account for 17.83% of the city’s residents. Important ancestries of people in Iola include German, Irish, English, Polish, and Scottish. The most common language spoken in Iola is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Polish.
