What are the schools like in Indianola, OK?

Indianola is served primarily by INDIANOLA. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.5:1.

What is the median household income in Indianola?

The median household income in Indianola, OK is $40,000 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 14.0%.

What is the weather like in Indianola, OK?

Indianola has an average high temperature of 52.0°F in January and 93.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 3.7 inches.

Indianola, OK Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Indianola, OK?

Indianola has a violent crime rate of 290.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1921.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Indianola, OK a Good Place to Live?

Indianola is a small town of 141 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $40,000 and a 14.0% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Indianola stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Indianola is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Indianola city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Indianola metro area.

Metric	Indianola, OK	National Avg
Median Home Value	$68,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	90.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$40,000	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Indianola's violent crime rate is 290.9 per 100,000 residents — 23% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

290.9 /100k

Property Crime

1921.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Indianola is served primarily by INDIANOLA. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Indianola, OK	National Avg
School District	INDIANOLA	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	8.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	80.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Indianola sees average highs of 52.0°F in January and 93.2°F in July, with 49.8 inches of annual precipitation and 3.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Indianola, OK
Average High — January	52.0°F
Average High — July	93.2°F
Annual Precipitation	49.8"
Annual Snowfall	3.7"

Demographics

Metric	Indianola, OK	National Avg
Population	141	—
Median Age	30.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	14.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	84.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	37.6%	22.2%
65 and over	19.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Canadian Shores, OK 2 mi Crowder, OK 6 mi Hanna, OK 7 mi Canadian, OK 7 mi Bug Tussle, OK 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Indianola

Indianola, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code:

74442

Indianola vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Indianola, OK affordable or expensive?

Indianola has a median home value of $68,300 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $40,000.

What is the crime rate in Indianola, OK?

Indianola's violent crime rate is 290.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1921.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Indianola?

Public schools in Indianola are operated by INDIANOLA. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1. 8.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Indianola, OK a good place to live?

Indianola, OK has a population of 141, a median household income of $40,000, and an unemployment rate of 14.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Indianola?

Indianola averages 52.0°F in January and 93.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.8 inches with about 3.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Indianola?

Indianola, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 74442.

What is the population of Indianola?

The population of Indianola, Oklahoma is 141 with a median age of 30.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Indianola?

Key numbers for living in Indianola: median home $68,300, median household income $40,000, crime index 83 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Indianola side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.